How deep does the Irrawaddy Dolphin live?

The Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is typically found at 0–200 m.

How big does the Irrawaddy Dolphin get?

The Irrawaddy Dolphin grows to about 2.8 m.

Irrawaddy Dolphin

Orcaella brevirostris

Group: Dolphin
Typical depth: 0–200 m
Max size: 2.8 m
IUCN status: EN

A coastal dolphin with a rounded, beakless head, it favours shallow brackish water around river mouths across southeast Asia and Australasia. It feeds on fish, squid and crustaceans, sometimes spitting jets of water to herd them, and is listed as endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Orcaella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 148732.

FAQ

How deep does the Irrawaddy Dolphin live?: The Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is typically found at 0–200 m.
How big does the Irrawaddy Dolphin get?: The Irrawaddy Dolphin grows to about 2.8 m.