ENEndangered
Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise
Neophocaena asiaeorientalis
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· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in PHOCOENIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise classified as Endangered?
Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise live?
Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise occurs in China, Japan, 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 Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise?
The main threats to Narrow-ridged Finless Porpoise are 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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