Average Size
Newborns: 35-39 inches
Weight: 26 lb
Adults: 7-8 1/2 feet
Weight: 200-330 lb
Status:Locally common
Population:Unknown
Threats:Destruction of habitat, disturbance from humans,
entangling in nets, and hunting has threatened this dolphin.
Quick facts:
Other Names Used:
Group Size: They for groups of 2-10 and 1-15
Behavior: This slow and leisurely dolphin will dive
underwater for around 30 to 60 seconds at a time. They are however, capable of staying under
for as long as 12 minutes when they have been startled. This species may "spit" water from their
mouth when they spyhop. Bow-riding is not known to be shown from this dolphin. The blow is
usually invisible. The fluke of this dolphin will raise above the surface of the water before deep
diving.
Where to look for Irraddy Dolphins:Warm coastal waters and
rivers from the Bay of Bengal to northern Australia
Calves:
Diet:Different types of fish (octopus and squid, krill and
other types of crustaceans).
Habitat:Inshore and offshore waters
The Irraddy Dolphin is poorly known and very easy
to miss.
It is usually located by its loud blow.
Snubfin Dolphin
The Irrawaddy Dolphin is a slate-blue color.
Single dolphins are rarely found.
They can live permanently in fresh water.
This dolphin can reach speeds of 10-13 miles per hour.
They are very small and quiet animals.
