VUVulnerable
Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin
Sousa chinensis
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· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in DELPHINIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin classified as Vulnerable?
Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin 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 Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin live?
Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin occurs in Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin?
The main threats to Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin are 1.1, 2.4, 4.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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