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Tucuxis

Sotalia fluviatilis

Average Size

Newborns: 2 to 2 1/2 feet

Adults: the maximum is 6 feet

Weight:

Location:

They are limited to rivers and flooded jungles as well as nearshore marine water of northeastern South America and eastern Central America.

In case you didn't know:

They form groups of 2 to 25.

The Tucuxi live in the same area as the Boutu.

They are not easy to observe because of it's environment.

They can jump as high as 4 feet.

These animals eat different types of fish and crustaceans.