Boto

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Sotalia

Species

Sotalia guianensis (Boto)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish costero

Portuguese Boto

Similar Species in Sotalia

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Tucuxi

Sotalia fluviatilis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Boto?

The scientific name of Boto is Sotalia guianensis. It belongs to the genus Sotalia.

What is the conservation status of Boto?

Boto (Sotalia guianensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Boto live?

Boto is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Boto belong to?

Boto (Sotalia guianensis) belongs to the genus Sotalia, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What kingdom does Boto belong to?

Boto (Sotalia guianensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Boto?

The closest relatives of Boto in the genus Sotalia include Tucuxi.