Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)
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The Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), also known as the boto (pronounced 'boatoo'), bufeo, or pink river dolphin, is a species of toothed whale endemic to South America. These dolphins are known for their distinctive pink coloration, which is more prominent in males.
It’s the largest species of river dolphin, with adult males reaching up to 160 kilograms (353 lb) and 2.55 metres (8.36 ft) in length and adult females reaching 1.96m(6.43 ft) in length and 96.5kg (213 lb).[1]
Threats
IUCN Red List assessments
- 2018 – Endangered (EN)
- 2011 — Data Deficient (DD)
- 2008 — Data Deficient (DD)
- 1996 — Vulnerable (VU)
- 1994 — Vulnerable (V)
- 1990 — Vulnerable (V)
- 1988 — Vulnerable (V)
See also
External links
- Amazon River Dolphin IUCN
- [1]Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales of the World - The IUCN Red Data Book IUCN Pages (52-59)
- Amazon river dolphin Wikipedia
References
- ↑ Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales of the World - The IUCN Red Data Book IUCN Pages (52-59)