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The La Plata Dolphin or Franciscana is the only species of River Dolphin found in salt waters.

The La Plata Dolphin is also know as the Franciscana.

The La Plata Dolphin is found along a select area of the east coast of South America, in the Atlantic Ocean.

The La Plata Dolphin grow up to 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) long.

La Plata Dolphin or Franciscana are opportunistic feeders that eat fish they find along the bottom.

See Also:

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