Entanglement in fishnets and degradation of habitats are the main threats to Irrawaddy dolphins. There is some good news – with new protection and research efforts. Irrawaddy dolphins: Endangered — IUCN; Living in brackish water near coasts, river mouths and in estuaries in South and Southeast Asia; Found in – Ganges, Mekong and Irrawaddy river system; Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake It is largest coastal lagoon or brackish water lake in India and Asia and second largest lagoon in the world Subscribe to IASbaba. Following the... [caption id="attachment_2377" align="alignright" width="229"] Somany Phay, Frances Gulland, and H.E. He is considered a sacred animal by some communities like the Khmer and Lao. They live in the estuaries of big rivers. The Irrawaddy dolphin is one of only 3 whale and dolphin species that occupy both fresh and marine waters. The major risk is that share the same habitat with humans. The Irrawaddy dolphin's proximity to developing communities makes the effort for conservation difficult. Update on conservation of the critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins The CSG has provided technical support to efforts to save the Mekong River's critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins – only about 85 remain in Cambodia and Laos. They are ‘Endangered’ as per the IUCN Red List. Enter your email … Assessments or reassessments of 35 cetacean species, subspecies or populations were published on the IUCN Red List in November 2018. It can be found even in not deep water in some bays. The total population of these aquatic mammals in the world is estimated to be less than 7,500.
It functions as a catalyst, clearing house, and facilitator for cetacean-related research and conservation action. IUCN Letter expressing concern regarding the impact of the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridges Project on Critically Endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in the Philippines, 35 Updated Cetacean Red List Assessments published in Nov 2018, Update on Mekong River dams and river dolphins, Progress protecting Mekong River dolphins undermined by proposed dams, Five Irrawaddy dolphins rescued by local stranding network, Irrawaddy dolphins (Pesut) in Indonesia’s Mahakam River, Update on Mekong and Ayeyarwady Irrawaddy dolphin conservation, Update on conservation of the critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins, 3 Updated Cetacean Red List Assessments Published in 2020 So Far, Guidelines for safe handling and release of small cetaceans from fishing gear, Evidence of a Singular Cause of the Vaquita’s Steep Decline: Bycatch, Cetacean conservation in the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans, December 2019 – February 2020 Vaquita Update, Cetacean Specialist Group Report on Activities and Progress for 2018. It can reach lengths of 2.75m, weighs up to 150kg, and normally lives in groups of up to 6. Indeed with the explosion, all the part of ecosystem included vegetables are invested by the shock wave. Map data provided by IUCN. In Cambodia, responsible for decline it is the technique of fishing used. With explosion you don’t kill your prey only, you’ll kill all the fish and dolphins in the explosion affected area. They live in the estuaries of big rivers. The Cetacean Specialist Group promotes and facilitates the conservation of cetaceans worldwide. Update on Mekong and Ayeyarwady Irrawaddy dolphin conservation, Update on conservation of the critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins, Update on Mekong River Dolphins in Cambodia, IUCN Letter expressing concern regarding the impact of the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridges Project on Critically Endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in the Philippines, 3 Updated Cetacean Red List Assessments Published in 2020 So Far, Guidelines for safe handling and release of small cetaceans from fishing gear, Evidence of a Singular Cause of the Vaquita’s Steep Decline: Bycatch, Cetacean conservation in the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans, December 2019 – February 2020 Vaquita Update, Cetacean Specialist Group Report on Activities and Progress for 2018. Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, and in three rivers: the Irrawaddy (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo) and the Mekong (China).
It can be found even in not deep water in some bays. Irrawaddy dolphin is very intelligent like all the dolphins, he looks like beluga but is more close to the killer whale.
Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, and in three rivers: the Ayeyarwady (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo) and … Photo Credit: Danielle Kreb[/caption] Conservation efforts are being made at international and national levels to alleviate these threats. It functions as a catalyst, clearing house, and facilitator for cetacean-related research and conservation action. It is very nice, and he collaborates with fisherman helping them to fish. There is some good news – with new protection and research efforts.