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[[File:Display de boto vermelho.jpg|alt=Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)|thumb|Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)]] | |||
The '''Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)''', also known as the '''boto''' (pronounced 'boatoo'), '''bufeo''', or '''pink river dolphin''', is a species of dolphin native to the freshwater rivers of South America, particularly the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. They are characterised by their distinctive pink coloration, which is more pronounced in adults and often fades with age. Pink dolphins have a flexible neck and long snout, which allows them to navigate through the flooded forests and shallow waters of their habitat. They are known for their intelligence and social behavior, often living in groups called pods. The Amazon river dolphin face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and fisheries, which have led to declines in their populations in some areas. | The '''Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)''', also known as the '''boto''' (pronounced 'boatoo'), '''bufeo''', or '''pink river dolphin''', is a species of dolphin native to the freshwater rivers of South America, particularly the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. They are characterised by their distinctive pink coloration, which is more pronounced in adults and often fades with age. Pink dolphins have a flexible neck and long snout, which allows them to navigate through the flooded forests and shallow waters of their habitat. They are known for their intelligence and social behavior, often living in groups called pods. The Amazon river dolphin face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and fisheries, which have led to declines in their populations in some areas. | ||
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=== IUCN Red List assessments === | === IUCN Red List assessments === | ||
* 2018 — Endangered (EN) | * 2018 — Endangered (EN) | ||
* 2011 — Data Deficient (DD) | * 2011 — Data Deficient (DD) | ||
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* 1990 — Vulnerable (V) | * 1990 — Vulnerable (V) | ||
* 1988 — Vulnerable (V) | * 1988 — Vulnerable (V) | ||
== Sub species == | |||
# '''Inia geoffrensis geoffrensis''' (Amazon River Dolphin): This subspecies is found in the Amazon River and many of its tributaries.<ref name=":2">[https://www.activewild.com/amazon-river-dolphin-facts/ Amazon River Dolphin Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover an Amazing Rainforest Mammal] Active Wild</ref> | |||
# '''Inia geoffrensis boliviensis''' (Bolivian River Dolphin): This subspecies is found in the Madeira River, a tributary of the Amazon, in Bolivia.<ref name=":2" /> | |||
# '''Inia geoffrensis humboldtiana''' (Orinoco River Dolphin): This subspecies is found in the Orinoco River basin.<ref name=":2" /> | |||
== Gallery == | |||
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File:Inia geoffrensis geoffrensis 62673186.jpg | |||
File:Inia geoffrensis Peruvian Amazon 0.jpg | |||
File:Inia geoffrensis 179341183.jpg | |||
File:Boto-cor-de-rosa (Inia geoffrensis).jpg | |||
File:Sotalia fluviatilis Amazon River Dolphin.jpg | |||
File:Amazon river dolphin with mouth open.jpg | |||
File:Sousa chinensis head.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/amazon-river-dolphin Amazon River Dolphin] National Geographic | * [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/amazon-river-dolphin Amazon River Dolphin] National Geographic | ||
* [https://seamap.env.duke.edu/species/180407/html Amazon river dolphin - ''Inia geoffrensis''] OBIS-Seamap | * [https://seamap.env.duke.edu/species/180407/html Amazon river dolphin - ''Inia geoffrensis''] OBIS-Seamap | ||
* [https://marinemammalscience.org/facts/inia-geoffrensis/ Inia geoffrensis (Amazon river dolphin)] The Society of Marine Mammalogy | |||
== References == | == References == | ||