Irrawaddy dolphin

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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