Average Size
Newborns: 30-32 inches
Weight: 15 lb
Adults: 6-8 1/2 feet
Weight: 185-355 lb
Status:
Locally common
Population:
Unknown
Threats:
There are many threats to the Boto. They can become tangled in fishing nets,
hunted, their waters may be polluted, their habitat destroyed, and human disturbance.
Quick facts:
Other Names Used:
Group Size:
Usually consist of 1-2 animals, but can be found in groups of up to 15 in dry
seasons or in feeding grounds that are good, this however is rare.
Behavior:
The approachability to these dolphin depends on the area you are in. They
are most active in the late afternoon and in the early morning. While they are active during those
times they may display chasing, nipping, and waving of their flippers. They are known to
bow-ride and wake-ride. The Boto will on occasions breach-they can reach up to 39 inches in the
air. Most of their dives will last approximately 30 to 40 seconds.
Where to look for Botos:
Along all main rivers of the Orinoco and Amazon basins, and South
America.
Calves:
Their young are born a slate grey. When they mature and get older they turn pink.
Diet:
The Boto eats a variety of fish species including catfish.
Blow:
The blow can be fairly loud and tall. It may reach heights of up to 6 1/2 feet.
It will usually sound like a sigh.
Fluke:
Flukes are rarely shown above the surface of the water.
Habitat:
Is in riverine waters
The Boto is the largest of the river dolphins
They often will swim with the Tucuxi.
Amazon River Dolphin
Pink Porpoise
Pink Dolphin
These dolphins can bend their necks to make a 90 degree angle.
The eyes on this dolphin are reduced but are functional.
They are very lethargic and slow.
The Boto will occasionally leap out of the water about 3 feet.
