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Tucuxi

The Tucuxi is frequently described as looking similar to
the Bottlenose Dolphin. However it is typically smaller.
The dolphin is coloured light to bluish grey on its back
and sides. The ventral region is much lighter, often pinkish.
The dorsal fluke is typically slightly hooked.
The beak is well-defined and of moderate length.
The older they get the pinker their skin turns.

Facts

Scientific Name:

Sotalia fluviatilis

Length:

1.50 m / 4 ft

Weight:

Age:

40 years

Total Population:

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Captivity

Current Tucuxi's in Captivity

Acuario y Museu del Mar.

Past Tucuxi's in Captivity:

Ouwehands Dierenpark.
Zoo Antwerpen.
Zoo Duisburg.
New York Aquarium.
Niagra Falls Aquarium
Tiergarten Stadt Nurnberg
Alwetterzoo Munster
Toledo Zoo.
Oceanario Islas del Rosario.