THE Amazon River Dolphin

THE Amazon River Dolphin

Species:
Inia geoffrensis
Common Names:
Amazon River Dolphin, Boto, Bufeo, Pink River Dolphin

Closest Known Relatives

• Other river dolphins
• Examples: Baiji, La Plata Dolphin, Squalodelphinidae, South Asian River Dolphin

Anatomical Stucture & Unique Features

• They have a melon used for biosonar.
• The dorsal fin is short in height but longer than the average dolphin.
• It's the largest river dolphin.
• Cervical vertebrae not fused unlike traditional dolphins
• Length of fins allows them to perform circular movement for great agility to swim in their habitats

HABITAT

• Found in South American countries
• In dry season, dwell in river beds
• In rainy season, disperse to flooded areas-- forests and plains

DIET

• Up to 53 different species of fish
• Examples: catfish, piranhas, river turtles :( , and fresh water crabs

Human Impacts

• They have to compete with humans for for fish species
• Often unintentionally caught in human fish nets
• Used at bait for whaling
• Pollution and gradual destruction of the Amazon Rainforst add to the vulnerability endangerment of the species

Pink River Dolphin
Flying so Majestically
Watch this pink streak GO