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Boto: Iniidae - Physical Characteristics, Habitat, Diet, Saved By Bad Luck, Behavior And Reproduction, Conservation Status - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, BOTOS AND PEOPLE

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Botos are found in the Amazon and Orinoco River systems in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. They require fresh water and do not live in estuaries (EST-yoo-air-eez) where rivers meet the ocean.

BOTOS AND PEOPLE

Botos are not hunted, but are sometimes intentionally killed to prevent them from destroying fishing gear. Botos are associated in folklore with misfortune and bad luck.

Boto: Iniidae - Physical Characteristics

Boto: Iniidae - Habitat

Boto: Iniidae - Diet

Boto: Iniidae - Saved By Bad Luck

Boto: Iniidae - Behavior And Reproduction

Boto: Iniidae - Conservation Status

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