Watercolor illustration of Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis)

Amazon River Dolphin

Inia geoffrensis

Data Deficient

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The Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) is a species in the genus Inia. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bufeo
French Dauphin De L'Amazone
German Amazonas-Delphin
Portuguese Boto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazon River Dolphin?
The scientific name of Amazon River Dolphin is Inia geoffrensis. It belongs to the genus Inia.
What is the conservation status of Amazon River Dolphin?
Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Amazon River Dolphin live?
Amazon River Dolphin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Amazon River Dolphin belong to?
Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) belongs to the genus Inia, which is part of the taxonomic family Iniidae.
What kingdom does Amazon River Dolphin belong to?
Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 3 Countries

Genus Inia — 1 Species

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Amazon River Dolphin
Inia geoffrensis
DD

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