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Bouto

About Bouto
The bouto lives in both the amazon and the Orinoco rivers in South America. It has a very narrow jaw. Their color varies from gray to bright pink. In the dry season the bouto gathers in schools of up to 12 animals but during the rest of the year they live in pairs.

What is this animal's name?	Bouto
What class is this animal assigned to?	mammals
What does this animal eat?	fish, crayfish
Where did this animal live?	Amazon and Orinoco rivers in South America