Chinese White Dolphin

Other name: Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin
Chinese name: 中華白海豚
Family: 海豚科 Delphinidae
Scientific name: Sousa chinensis
Conservation status: 易危 VU 國家一級保護動物 CITES Appendix I
Habitat: shallow coastal waters and estuaries

Description:
This is a marine mammal found in the coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, particularly in Southeast Asia, Australia, and parts of Africa. It is characterized by its distinctive hump below the dorsal fin and its coloration, which ranges from gray to white or pink in adults. This species inhabits shallow, coastal waters, estuaries, and bays. It feeds on fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin is threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and fishing activities, leading to conservation concerns.

Reference:
IUCN. (2023). Sousa chinensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. https://www.iucnredlist.org

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