Bolivian River Dolphin (Inia boliviensis) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Bolivian River Dolphin

Inia boliviensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Cetacea · Iniidae

About

The Bolivian river dolphin is a species or subspecies of freshwater dolphin found in upstream areas of the Amazon Basin.

Fun Fact

A recent study, with more comprehensive sampling of the Madeira system, including above and below the Teotonio Rapids (which were thought to obstruct gene flow), found that the Inia above the rapids did not possess unique mtDNA.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in some rivers in the Upper Madeira Basin of the Bolivian Amazon.

Diet

Diet includes a variety of different species of fish, as well as crabs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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