ENEndangered
Amazon River Dolphin
Inia geoffrensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_river_dolphin
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementCompliance and enforcement
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Amazon River Dolphin classified as Endangered?
Amazon River Dolphin 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 Amazon River Dolphin live?
Amazon River Dolphin occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Amazon River Dolphin?
The main threats to Amazon River Dolphin are 1.1, 11.4, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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