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Irrawaddy Dolphin
Orcaella brevirostris
Family :"Dolphins"
 Delphinidae
Description :Marine Mammal
Distribution :QLD+Other States
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Migratory
NCA :Rare

      Additional info ..locations seen (4)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
      NCA  = Nature Conservation Act (Queensland) 

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