VUVulnerable
Neophocaena phocaenoides
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PHOCOENIDAE
Threatened in Hong Kong SAR China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Neophocaena phocaenoides classified as Vulnerable?
Neophocaena phocaenoides 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 Neophocaena phocaenoides live?
Neophocaena phocaenoides occurs in Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neophocaena phocaenoides?
The main threats to Neophocaena phocaenoides are 2.1, 2.4, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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