PINK DOLPHIN
The pink dolphin is also known as bufeo,
boto or Amazon dolphin and is the largest
river dolphin species.
There are three subspecies: Bolivian pink
dolphin, Amazon pink dolphin and Orinoco
pink dolphin.
HABITAT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA…
Inhabits the rivers and lagoons of the upper
basin of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers
below 400 meters above sea level.
In only lives freshwater. In addition to
avoiding rivers, it also adapts to living in
areas of flooded formations connected to
rivers.
FEATURES…
Head: It is prominent with 180-
degree movement capacity due
to the lack of cervical vertebrae;
in her the small eyes and long
snout with more than 100 teeth
that serve for different functions
are located.
Very flexible body
Colour: When they are
born, they are a Gray
colour that clears up until
they reach the
characteristic pink that is
accentuated more in
males.
Its dorsal fin is
longer and flatter
They have a long
snout with more
than 100 teeth,
they have a
prominent
forehead
FEEDING…
Their diet is made up of 43 different species
of fish. Among these are piranhas, corvinas
and tetras. They also consume crabs and
river turtles.
EXTINCTION RISKS…
The man has been responsible for the
decrease in copies.
This is given by:
Massive destruction of the Amazon
rainforest due to afforestation and
contamination.
Accidental capture.
Slaughter by fishermen.
Extinct
Category: Endangered
Threate
ned
Low risk
