Irrawaddy Dolphin
Orcaella Brevirostris
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameOrcaella Brevirostris
Other namesIrrawaddy River Dolphin
SizeUp to 2.8 m (9.2 ft)
WeightUp to 130 kgs (287 lbs)
FamilyDelphinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal areas, estuaries, and river systems in marine, brackish, and freshwater areas
Depth RangeUp to 20 m (65 ft)
