Tucuxi Dolphin
Tucuxi (the common name is derived from the Tupi language word 'tuchiuchi-ana') - Sotalia fluviatilis - This member of the family Delphinidae is a freshwater species, although it is located geographically near 'true' river dolphins, such as the boto, genetically, it is not closely related & has been classified with oceanic dolphins. It is often described as similar to the bottlenose dolphin, but it's smaller & its ventral region is lighter; often pinkish
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