Scientific classification
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|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Infraorder: | Cetacea |
| Genus: | Orcaella |
| Family: | Delphinidae |
The Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostrisis) similar to the beluga in appearance,the Irrawaddy dolphin is identified by a rounded and high forehead, and a short beak, The Irrawaddy dolphin has 12-19 teeth on each side of each jaw.on the posterior end of the back, the dorsal fin is a small and triangular.the flippers are long and wide.
Size
Irrawaddy dolphin length is 2.3 m.
Weight
from 90 kg to 200 kg
colour
the Irrawaddy dolphins' colour is grey to dark slate blue throughout, with the underparts slightly paler, with no distinctive pattern.
Diet
crustaceans and fish.