The sea mammals
Orcaella brevirostris
Irrawaddy dolphin
Irawadi-Delphin
Dauphin de l'Irrawaddy
Delfín del río Irawadi
Orcella asiatica
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 200 Meters.
- Rare species.
- Endemic species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal shows curiosity towards the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 275 cm
- Maximum age known : 28 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 7 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 12 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!