Gallery description : river dolphin
River Dolphin is a mammal that usually inhabits large tropical rivers and estuaries. It has a smooth covering and is able to speed up to 30km/h (18mph). River Dolphin which methodical name is platanistoidea has a size 2-2.5m (72-98in) and has a weight 100-200kg (220-440lbs). Life duration is 12-18 years in a school lifestyle. Eats mostly: fish, prawns, frogs
Facts about river dolphins
| Name | River Dolphin |
| Size | 2-2.5m (72-98in) |
| Type | Mammal |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Family | Platanistoidea |
| Habitat | Large tropical rivers and estuaries |
| Top Speed | 30km/h (18mph) |
| Predators | Human |
| Average Litter Size | 1 |
| Lifestyle | School |
| Colour | Grey, pink |
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Weight | 100-200kg (220-440lbs) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Skin Type | Smooth |
| Main Prey | Fish, prawns, frogs |
| Genus | Platanistidae |
| Order | Cetacea |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Life Span | 12-18 years |
| Scientific Name | Platanistoidea |
Image Details
| Description | River dolphin. File:Amazon river dolphin with mouth open.jpg |
| Width | 1216 pixels |
| Heigh | 864 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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