ENDANGERED

Indus River Dolphin

Platanista minor

Indus River Dolphin

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” Indus River Dolphin was the first discovered side-swimming cetacean.
Also known as the “bhulan,” is one of the world’s most endangered cetaceans. They are closely related to the Ganges River dolphin, also known as the “susu.” Their eyes are so small that scientists believe they are functionally blind, sensing only the levels and direction of light.”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Cetacea

FAMILY

Platanistidae

GENUS

Platanista

Location

Indus River In Pakistan, Beas River In India

Mammal

Carnivore

Habitat

Freshwater, Wetlands (inland), Marine Neritic, Artificial/Aquatic & Marine

Prey

Catfish, Herring, Carp, Gobies, Mahseers, Prawns, And Clams.

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Fishing

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