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South Asian River Dolphin
The size of a South Asian River Dolphin
compared to an average human
South Asian River Dolphin Range Map
(India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Pakistan)
Dark Blue: Ganges River Dolphin Range
Light Blue: Indus River Dolphin Range
Latin Name
Platanista gangetica
Conservation Status
Endangered
Location
India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Pakistan
Colour
Grey
Length
2 - 2.6 m (6.6 - 8.5 ft)
Weight
85 Kg (185 lbs)
Life Expectancy
- Yrs
Subspecies
There are two
subspecies
of the South Asian River Dolphin:
Ganges River Dolphin
(Platanista gangetica gangetica)
Indus River Dolphin
(Platanista gangetica minor)
Interesting Facts
South Asian River Dolphins are also known as:
Blind River Dolphin
Side-Swimming Dolphin
Ganges Subspecies
:
Gangetic Dolphin
Ganges Susu
Shushuk
Indus Subspecies
:
Bhulan
Indus Dolphin
Indus Blind Dolphin
The Ganges River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India.
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