description Tucuxi Overview
The tucuxi, Sotalia fluviatilis, is a small river dolphin native to the freshwater systems of the Amazon Basin. It has a streamlined gray body, a relatively tall dorsal fin, and a long, narrow beak, and it is adapted to life in rivers, channels, and flooded forest habitats. The species is studied as an indicator of the ecological condition of Amazonian waterways and is affected by accidental capture, pollution, and the alteration of river environments.
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What species is the tucuxi dolphin?
The tucuxi is Sotalia fluviatilis, a small river dolphin. It is native to freshwater systems in the Amazon Basin.
Where does the tucuxi live?
Tucuxi dolphins live in Amazonian rivers, channels, and flooded forests. Their streamlined gray bodies and relatively tall dorsal fins suit life in moving freshwater.
How does the tucuxi differ from larger river dolphins?
The tucuxi is relatively small and has a long, narrow beak with a streamlined gray body. It is adapted to Amazon freshwater habitats rather than open marine waters.
Is the tucuxi a freshwater or ocean dolphin?
The tucuxi is primarily a freshwater river dolphin of the Amazon Basin. Its habitat includes rivers, channels, and seasonally flooded forest.
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