VUVulnerable
Orcaella heinsohni
DecliningVUAUVUAU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_snubfin_dolphin
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in DELPHINIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Orcaella heinsohni classified as Vulnerable?
Orcaella heinsohni is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Orcaella heinsohni live?
Orcaella heinsohni occurs in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Orcaella heinsohni?
The main threats to Orcaella heinsohni are 1.1, 1.2, 10.2, and 11.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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