Scientific Name
Orcaella brevirostris
IUCN Status
Endangered (EN)
Lifespan
30 years
Weight
90-180 kg
Length
1.46-2.75 m
Range
Chilika lake & Sunderbans
Habitat Type
Lagoons, sheltered coastal waters, river mouths, mangrove channels
Threats
Drowning in gill nets, dynamite fishing, dams, pollution, unregulated tourism
Did You Know
Cooperatively fish with traditional fishers
IUCN Status
Endangered (EN)
Lifespan
30 years
Weight
90-180 kg
Length
1.46-2.75 m
Range
Chilika lake & Sunderbans
Habitat Type
Lagoons, sheltered coastal waters, river mouths, mangrove channels
Threats
Drowning in gill nets, dynamite fishing, dams, pollution, unregulated tourism
Did You Know
Cooperatively fish with traditional fishers
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