Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Apr, Nov. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Amazon river dolphin faces significant threats from habitat degradation, pollution from mining and agriculture, and accidental capture in fishing gear. While conservation efforts are ongoing, including research and protected areas, the population continues to decline. Responsible safari tourism plays a vital role by raising awareness, supporting local communities who are crucial for conservation, and providing an economic incentive to protect the dolphins and their habitat.
The Amazon river dolphin, also known as the boto, bufeo or pink river dolphin, is a species of toothed whale endemic to South America and is classified in the family Iniidae. Three subspecies are currently recognized: I. g. geoffrensis, I. g. boliviensis and I. g. humboldtiana. The position of the Araguaian river dolphin within the clade is still unclear. The three subspecies are distributed in the Amazon basin, the upper Madeira River in Bolivia, and the Orinoco basin, respectively.
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Where to Find
Top parks for Amazon River Dolphin. Sightings recorded in 76 safari areas total.
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