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77-704: The Crepori National Forest is in the municipality of Jacareacanga , Pará. It has an area of 739,806 hectares (1,828,100 acres). It adjoins the Tapajós Environmental Protection Area to the north and east and the Mundurucu Indigenous Territory to the west. The northernmost part of the forest is in the Southern Pará Peripheral Depression, the central and eastern part in the Tapajós Residual Plateau and

154-399: A 539,571 hectares (1,333,310 acres) sustainable use conservation unit created in 2006. The municipality contains the 126,000 hectares (310,000 acres) Sai Cinza Indigenous Territory , established in 1991. It contains part of the 2,382,000 hectares (5,890,000 acres) Mundurucu Indigenous Territory , established in 2004. It would contain part of the reservoir of the proposed Chacorão Dam on

231-402: A baby. This dolphin shapeshifter is called an encantado . The myth has been suggested to have arisen partly because dolphin genitalia bear a resemblance to those of humans. Others believe the myth served (and still serves) as a way of hiding the incestuous relations which are quite common in some small, isolated communities along the river. In the area, tales relate it is bad luck to kill

308-403: A beautiful, well-dressed, wealthy-looking young woman. She goes to the house of a married man, places him under a spell to keep him quiet, and takes him to a thatched hut and visits him every year on the same night she seduced him. On the 7th night of visiting, she changes the man into a baby – female or male, and soon transfers it into his own wife's womb. The mythology is said to be the cycle of

385-471: A dolphin. Legend also states that if a person makes eye contact with an Amazon river dolphin, they will have lifelong nightmares. According to the pink Amazon river dolphin myth, it is said that this creature takes form of a human and seduces men and women to the Underworld of Encante. This underworld place is said to be 'Atlantis-like Paradise', yet no one has come back from it alive. Myths say that whoever kills

462-441: A length and weight of 2.15 metres (7.1 ft) (mean 2 metres (6.6 ft)) and 150 kilograms (330 lb) (average 100 kilograms (220 lb)). It has very evident sexual dimorphism, with males measuring and weighing between 16% and 55% more than females, making it unique among river dolphins , where females are generally larger than males. The texture of the body is robust and strong but flexible. Unlike in oceanic dolphins ,

539-718: A paraphyletic group. Today, however, the Amazon river dolphin has been reclassified into the superfamily Inioidea . There is no consensus on when and how their ancestral species penetrated the Amazon basin; they may have done so during the Miocene from the Pacific Ocean, before the formation of the Andes, or from the Atlantic Ocean. There is ongoing debate about the classification of species and subspecies. The IUCN and Committee on Taxonomy of

616-538: A pink color, more prominent, in males, giving it its nickname "pink river dolphin". Sexual dimorphism is very evident, with males measuring 16% longer and weighing 55% more than females. Like other toothed whales, they have a melon , an organ that is used for bio sonar . The dorsal fin, although short in height, is regarded as long, and the pectoral fins are also large. The fin size, unfused vertebrae, and its relative size allow for improved manoeuvrability when navigating flooded forests and capturing prey. They have one of

693-399: A socio-sexual display which is part of their mating system. The behavior is "triggered by an unusually large number of adult males and/or adult females in a group, or perhaps it attracts such into the group. A plausible explanation of the results is that object-carrying is aimed at females and is stimulated by the number of females in the group, while aggression is aimed at other adult males and

770-517: A useful tool in monitoring population size, movements and social patterns. The Amazon river dolphin has historically been kept in dolphinariums. Today, only one exists in captivity, at Zoologico de Quistochoca in Peru. Several hundred were captured between the 1950s and 1970s, and were distributed in dolphinariums throughout the US, Europe, and Japan. Around 100 went to US dolphinariums, and of that, only 20 survived;

847-460: A vast number and diversity of nutrient rich species. The abundance of distinct fish species lures the Amazon River dolphin into the várzea areas of high water occurrences during the seasonal flooding. In addition to attracting predators such as the Amazon river dolphin, these high-water occurrences are an ideal location to draw in the local fisheries. Human fishing activities directly compete with

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924-437: A year. The interval between births is estimated between 15 and 36 months, and the young dolphins are thought to become independent within two to three years. The relatively long duration of breastfeeding and parenting suggests a high level of parental care. Most couples observed in their natural environment consist of a female and her calf. This suggests that long periods of parental care contribute to learning and development of

1001-471: Is heterodont , meaning that the teeth differ in shape and length, with differing functions for both grabbing and crushing prey. Anterior teeth are conical and later have ridges on the inside of the crown. Despite small eyes, the species seems to have good eyesight in and out of the water. It has a melon on the head, the shape of which can be modified by muscular control when used for biosonar . Breathing takes place every 30 to 110 seconds. Life expectancy of

1078-522: Is a municipality in the state of Pará in the Northern region of Brazil . It is at the very centre of South America. The municipality contains the 739,806 hectares (1,828,100 acres) Crepori National Forest , created in 2006. It contains 14% of the 1,988,445 hectares (4,913,550 acres) Tapajós Environmental Protection Area , created in 2006. It contains part of the Amaná National Forest ,

1155-550: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Amazon river dolphin The Amazon river dolphin ( Inia geoffrensis ), also known as the boto , bufeo or pink river dolphin , is a species of toothed whale endemic to South America and is classified in the family Iniidae . Three subspecies are currently recognized: I. g. geoffrensis (Amazon river dolphin), I. g. boliviensis ( Bolivian river dolphin ) and I. g. humboldtiana (Orinoco river dolphin). The position of

1232-600: Is allowed in specified areas. The park is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation . It is classed as IUCN protected area category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources). The consultative council was created on 14 May 2009. On 17 November 2009 a working group was created to coordinate preparation of management tools for the Amaná , Crepori, Altamira , Jamanxim , Trairão , Itaituba I and Itaituba II national forests in

1309-424: Is also threatened by the dumping of mercury into its waters from industrial mining, along with other harsh chemicals. Just like deforestation and burning, mercury in the water of the Amazon river is very dangerous for the fauna of the river. In 2019, F. Mosquera-Guerra at al, published a study that showed the presence of mercury in the Amazon river dolphins. They analyzed the dolphin's muscle tissue of different taxa of

1386-492: Is becoming a greater threat. It is the only species of river dolphin kept in captivity, mainly in Venezuela and Europe. It is difficult to train and a high mortality rate is seen among captive individuals. The species Inia geoffrensis was described by Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville in 1817. Originally, the Amazon river dolphin belonged to the superfamily Platanistoidea , which constituted all river dolphins, making them

1463-432: Is more diverse during the wet season, when fish are spread in flooded areas outside riverbeds, thus becoming more difficult to catch. The diet becomes more selective during the dry season when prey density is greater. Usually, these dolphins are active and feeding throughout the day and night. However, they are predominantly crepuscular . They consume about 5.5% of their body weight per day. They sometimes take advantage of

1540-719: Is necessary. Captive studies have shown that the Amazon river dolphin is less shy than the bottlenose dolphin , but also less sociable. It is very curious and has a remarkable lack of fear of foreign objects. However, dolphins in captivity may not show the same behavior that they do in their natural environment, where they have been reported to hold the oars of fishermen, rub against boats, pluck underwater plants, and play with sticks, logs, clay, turtles, snakes, and fish. They are slow swimmers; they commonly travel at speeds of 1.5 to 3.2 kilometres per hour (0.93 to 1.99 mph) but have been recorded to swim at speeds up to 14 to 22 kilometres per hour (8.7 to 13.7 mph). When they surface,

1617-532: Is not distinguishable from I. g. geoffrensis . However, Cañizales (2020) found that I. g. humboldtiana skulls were morphologically distinct and recommended that it be elevated to species status. In 1994, it was proposed that I. g. boliviensis was a different species based on skull morphology. In 2002, following the analysis of mitochondrial DNA specimens from the Orinoco basin, the Putumayo River (tributary of

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1694-778: Is restricted, at least during the dry season, to the waterfalls of Rio Negro rapids in the Orinoco between Puerto Samariapo  [ it ] and Puerto Ayacucho , and the Casiquiare canal. This subspecies is not recognized by the Committee on Taxonomy of the Society for Marine Mammalogy, or the IUCN. The Amazon river dolphin is the largest river dolphin . Adult males reach a maximum length and weight of 2.55 metres (8.4 ft) (average 2.32 metres (7.6 ft)) and 185 kilograms (408 lb) (average 154 kilograms (340 lb)), while females reach

1771-424: Is stimulated by object-carrying in the group." Before determining that the species had an evident sexual dimorphism , it was postulated that the river dolphins were monogamous. Later, it was shown that males were larger than females and are documented wielding an aggressive sexual behavior in the wild and in captivity. Males often have a significant degree of damage in the dorsal, caudal, and pectoral fins, as well as

1848-615: The Araguaian river dolphin ( I. araguaiaensis ) within the clade is still unclear. The three subspecies are distributed in the Amazon basin , the upper Madeira River in Bolivia, and the Orinoco basin, respectively. The Amazon river dolphin is the largest species of river dolphin, with many adult males reaching 185 kilograms (408 lb) in weight, and 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) in length. Adults acquire

1925-755: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Fauna and Flora (CITES), and Appendix II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals , because it has an unfavorable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international co-operation organized by tailored agreements. According to a previous assessment by the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission in 2000,

2002-575: The Inia above the rapids did not possess unique mtDNA . As such the species level distinction once held is not supported by current results. Therefore, the Bolivian river dolphin is currently recognized as a subspecies. In addition, a 2014 study identifies a third species in the Araguaia-Tocantins basin, but this designation is not recognized by any international organization and the Committee on Taxonomy of

2079-513: The Society for Marine Mammalogy recognize two subspecies: I. g. geoffrensis (Amazon river dolphin) and I. g. boliviensis (Bolivian river dolphin). A third proposed subspecies, I. g. humboldtiana (Orinoco river dolphin), was first described in 1977. Molecular analysis suggests that the Orinoco dolphins are derived from the Amazon population and are not genetically distinct. Comparative morphological research also indicates that I. g. humboldtiana

2156-690: The Tapajós , if approved. However, as of 2010 Eletronorte had not applied for registration with the National Electricity Agency to start feasibility studies for the Chacorão hydroelectric power plant, since the dam would flood parts of the Mundurucu and Sai Cinza indigenous territories. A spokesman said that without a decree to regulate the constitution there was no way to undertake projects in indigenous territories. This Pará , Brazil location article

2233-465: The dorsal surface is darker. It is believed that the difference in color depends on the temperature, water transparency, and geographical location. There was one albino on record, kept in an aquarium in Germany. The skull of the species is slightly asymmetrical compared to the other toothed whales. It has a long, thin snout, with 25 to 28 pairs of long and slender teeth to each side of both jaws. Dentition

2310-428: The flooded forest but decreasing its speed. The body color varies with age. Newborns and the young have a dark grey tint, which in adolescence transforms into light grey, and in adults turns pink as a result of repeated abrasion of the skin surface. Males tend to be pinker than females due to more frequent trauma from intra-species aggression. The color of adults varies between solid and mottled pink and in some adults

2387-494: The 15 dolphin carcasses found in the Japurá River in 2010–2011 surveys, 73% of the dolphins were killed for bait, disposed of, or abandoned in entangled gillnets. The data do not fully represent the actual overall number of deaths of the Amazon river dolphins, whether accidental or intentional, because a variety of factors make it extremely complicated to record and medically examine all the carcasses. Scavenger species feed upon

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2464-595: The Amazon basin and found high concentrations of mercury in the Tapajos River (Brazil) from an adult male of I. g. geoffrensis (pink dolphin). In September 2023, 154 Amazon river dolphins died in Brazil's Lake Tefé following record-high water temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) and reduced water levels during a drought. While there are ongoing studies by the Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development to determine

2541-607: The Amazon basin such as the Amazon river dolphin ( Inia geoffrensis ) and tucuxi ( Sotalia fluviatilis ), and to the white-cheeked spider monkey ( Ateles marginatus ) and white-nosed saki ( Chiropotes albinasus ), primates whose presence in the Tapajós basin was not certain until their presence was reported in the forest. Bird species endemic to the forest include the dark-winged trumpeter ( Psophia viridis ), Gould's toucanet ( Selenidera gouldii ) and lettered aracari ( Pteroglossus inscriptus ). Jacareacanga Jacareacanga

2618-465: The Amazon rainforest add to the vulnerability of the species. The biggest threats are deforestation and other human activities that contribute to disrupt and alter their environment. Another source of concern is the difficulty in keeping these animals alive in captivity, due to intra-species aggression and low longevity. Captive breeding is not considered a conservation option for this species. The Global Declaration for River Dolphins seeks to reverse

2695-690: The Amazon river dolphin in the wild is unknown, but in captivity, the longevity of healthy individuals has been recorded at between 10 and 30 years. However, a 1986 study of the average longevity of this species in captivity in the United States is only 33 months. An individual named Baby at the Duisburg Zoo , Germany, lived at least 46 years, spending 45 years, 9 months at the zoo. The Amazon river dolphin are commonly seen singly or in twos, but may also occur in pods that rarely contain more than eight individuals. Pods as large as 37 individuals have been seen in

2772-426: The Amazon river dolphin is therefore likely to depend much more on its sense of echolocation than vision when navigating and finding prey. However, echolocation in shallow waters and flooded forests may result in many echoes to keep track of. For each click produced a multitude of echoes are likely to return to the echolocating animal almost on top of each other which makes object discrimination difficult. This may be why

2849-491: The Amazon river dolphin produces less powerful clicks compared to other similar sized toothed whales. By sending out clicks of lower amplitude only nearby objects will cast back detectable echoes, and hence fewer echoes need to be sorted out, but the cost is a reduced biosonar range. Toothed whales generally do not produce a new echolocation click until all relevant echoes from the previous click have been received, so if detectable echoes are only reflected back from nearby objects,

2926-632: The Amazon) and the Tijamuchy and Ipurupuru rivers, geneticists proposed that genus Inia be divided into at least two evolutionary lineages: one restricted to the river basins of Bolivia and the other widely distributed in the Orinoco and Amazon. A recent study, with more comprehensive sampling of the Madeira system, including above and below the Teotonio Rapids (which were thought to obstruct gene flow), found that

3003-406: The Amazon, but the average is three. In the Orinoco, the largest observed groups number 30, but the average is just above five. During prey time, as many as 35 pink dolphins work together to obtain their prey. Typically, social bonds occur between mother and child, but may also been seen in heterogeneous groups or bachelor groups. The largest congregations are seen in areas with abundant food, and at

3080-833: The Marupá River, a left tributary that enters the Crepori about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) upstream from the settlement of Creporizão, the Creporizinho River, a right tributary that rises at 320 metres (1,050 ft) and the Piranhas River, a right tributary that rises at 335 metres (1,099 ft). The Crepori National Forest was created by federal decree on 13 February 2006 with the objectives of promoting sustainable multiple use of forest resources, maintenance and protection of water resources and biodiversity, and development of methods for sustainable exploitation of natural resources. Mining

3157-720: The Orinoco river, including its tributary: the Guaviare . Inia geoffrensis boliviensis has populations in the upper reaches of the Madeira River , upstream of the rapids of Teotonio, in Bolivia. It is confined to the Mamore River and its main tributary, the Iténez . Inia geoffrensis humboldtiana are located in the Orinoco River basin, including the Apure and Meta rivers. This subspecies

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3234-504: The Society for Marine Mammalogy suggests this analysis is not persuasive. Inia geoffrensis geoffrensis inhabits most of the Amazon River, including rivers Tocantins , Araguaia , low Xingu and Tapajos , the Madeira to the rapids of Porto Velho , and rivers Purus , Yurua , Ica , Caqueta , Branco , and the Rio Negro through the channel of Casiquiare to San Fernando de Atabapo in

3311-465: The amazon dolphin will have bad luck, but it's worse for whoever eats it. Local legends also state that the dolphin is the guardian of the Amazonian manatee , and that if one should wish to find a manatee, one must first make peace with the dolphin. Associated with these legends is the use of various fetishes, such as dried eyeballs and genitalia. These may or may not be accompanied by the intervention of

3388-486: The area), yellow latosols (32.89%) and red-yellow latosols (18.38%. Vegetation is about 88% dense rainforest and just over 11% open rainforest. The flora is highly diverse. A total of 231 taxa of species or morphospecies have been identified in 40 botanical families. The families with the most species were Orchidaceae (38), Araceae (34), Arecaceae (29), Rubiaceae (11), Marantaceae (10) and Bromeliaceae (9). These families account for 56.27% of all taxa recorded in

3465-414: The blowhole, due to bites and abrasions. They also commonly have numerous secondary teeth-raking scars. This suggests fierce competition for access to females, with a polygynous mating system, though polyandry and promiscuity cannot be excluded. In captivity, courtship and mating foreplay have been documented. The male takes the initiative by nibbling the fins of the female, but reacts aggressively if

3542-408: The bouncing sonar which bounces off their prey. Like other dolphins , river dolphins use whistling tones to communicate. The issuance of these sounds is related to the time they return to the surface before diving, suggesting a link to food. Acoustic analysis revealed that the vocalisations are different in structure from the typical whistles of other species of dolphins. Amazon river dolphins are

3619-427: The carcasses, and the complexity of the river currents make it nearly impossible to locate all of the dead animals. More importantly, the local fishermen do not report these deaths out of fear that a legal course of action will be taken against them, as the Amazon river dolphin and other cetaceans are protected under a Brazilian federal law prohibiting any takes, harassments, and kills of the species. The Amazon river

3696-513: The cause of the deaths, the leading hypothesis is that the elevated temperature caused algae in the lake to release a toxin that attacks the central nervous system. In 2008, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) expressed concern for captured botos for use as bait in the Central Amazon, which is an emerging problem that has spread on a large scale. The species is listed in Appendix II of

3773-426: The cervical vertebrae are not fused, allowing the head to turn 90 degrees. The flukes are broad and triangular, and the dorsal fin, which is keel-shaped, is short in height but very long, extending from the middle of the body to the caudal region. The pectoral fins are large and paddle-shaped. The length of its fins allows the animal to perform a circular movement, allowing for exceptional maneuverability to swim through

3850-411: The cities of Manaus and Tabatinga, a total of 332 individuals was sighted ± 55 per inspection. Density was estimated at 0.08–0.33 animals per square kilometer in the main channels, and 0.49 to 0.93 animals per square kilometer in the branches. In another study, on a stretch of 120 kilometres (75 mi) at the confluence of Colombia, Brazil and Peru, 345 individuals with a density of 4.8 per square km in

3927-402: The decline of river dolphin populations throughout the world. As of early 2024, 11 of the 14 countries that have river dolphins have signed the declaration. In traditional Amazon River folklore , at night, an Amazon river dolphin becomes a handsome young man who seduces girls, impregnates them, and then returns to the river in the morning to become a dolphin again. Similarly, the female becomes

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4004-495: The disturbances made by boats to catch disoriented prey. Sometimes, they associate with the distantly related tucuxi ( Sotalia fluviatilis ), and giant otters ( Pteronura brasiliensis ) to hunt in a coordinated manner, by gathering and attacking fish stocks at the same time. Apparently, there is little competition for food between these species, as each prefers different prey. It has also been observed that captive dolphins share food. Amazonian rivers are often very murky, and

4081-419: The dolphins for the same fish species, the tambaqui ( Colossoma macropomum ) and the pirapitinga ( Piaractus brachypomus ), resulting in deliberate or unintentional catches of the Amazon river dolphin. The local fishermen overfish and when the Amazon River dolphins remove the commercial catch from the nets and lines, it causes damages to the equipment and the capture, as well as generating ill will from

4158-411: The dry season they are located in the river beds, but in the rainy season, when the rivers overflow, they disperse to the flooded areas, both the forests and the plains. Studies to estimate the population are difficult to analyze due to the difference in the methodology used. In a study conducted in the stretch of the Amazon called Solimões River , with a length of 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) between

4235-436: The echoes will quickly return, and the Amazon river dolphin is then able to click at a high rate. This in turn allow these animals to have a high acoustic update rate on their surroundings which may aid prey tracking when echolocating in shallow rivers and flooded forests with plenty of hiding places for the prey. While preying in murky water, they emit series of clicking noises, 30 to 80 per second, which they use by listening to

4312-445: The ends of rapids and waterfalls. Cyclical changes in the water levels of rivers take place throughout the year. During the dry season, dolphins occupy the main river channels, and during the rainy season, they can move easily to smaller tributaries, to the forest, and to floodplains. Males and females appear to have selective habitat preferences, with the males returning to the main river channels when water levels are still high, while

4389-437: The female is not receptive. A high frequency of copulations in a couple was observed; they used three different positions: contacting the womb at right angles, lying head to head, or head to tail. Breeding is seasonal, and births occur between May and June. The period of birthing coincides with the flood season, and this may provide an advantage because the females and their offspring remain in flooded areas longer than males. As

4466-619: The females and their offspring remain in the flooded areas as long as possible; probably because it decreases the risk of aggression by males toward the young and predation by other species. In the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve , Peru, photo-identification is used to recognize individuals based on pigmentation patterns, scars and abnormalities in the beak. 72 individuals were recognized, of which 25 were again observed between 1991 and 2000. The intervals between sightings ranged from one day to 7.5 years. The maximum range of motion

4543-415: The flood plain was 18 animals per square km, while on the banks of rivers and lakes ranged from 1.8 to 5.8 individuals per square km. These observations suggest that the Amazon river dolphin is found in higher density than any other cetacean . The Amazon river dolphin is located in most of the area's aquatic habitats, including; river basins, major courses of rivers, canals, river tributaries, lakes, and at

4620-465: The forest. Many of the taxa are widely distributed, but some are very restricted to specific environments. Rare species include the Bromeliaceae Fosteella batistana and an unnamed species of Arecaceae, both of which occur in alluvial forest. An unidentified species of Bromeliaceae of the genus Aechmea has been found in only one place in the forest. The forest is home to species endemic to

4697-563: The last died at the Pittsburgh Zoo in 2002. The region of the Amazon in Brazil has an extension of 5,000,000 km (1,900,000 sq mi) containing diverse fundamental ecosystems. One of these ecosystems is a floodplain , or a várzea forest , and is home to a large number of fish species which are an essential resource for human consumption. The várzea is also a major source of income through excessive local commercialized fishing. Várzea consists of muddy river waters containing

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4774-455: The local fishermen deliberately kill the entangled dolphins. The carcasses are discarded, consumed, or used as bait to attract a scavenger catfish, the piracatinga ( Calophysus macropterus ). The use of the Amazon river dolphin carcass as bait for the piracatinga dates back to 2000. Increasing demand for the piracatinga has created a market for distribution of the Amazon river dolphin carcasses to be used as bait throughout these regions. Of

4851-510: The local fishermen. The negative reactions of the local fishermen are also attributed to the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources prohibition on killing the Amazon river dolphin, yet not compensating the fishermen for the damage done to their equipment and catch. During the process of catching the commercialized fish, the Amazon river dolphins get caught in the nets and exhaust themselves until they die, or

4928-572: The most widespread river dolphins . They are present in six countries in South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, in an area covering about 7 million square kilometres (2.7 million square miles). The boundaries are set by waterfalls, such as the Xingu and Tapajós rivers in Brazil, as well as very shallow water. A series of rapids and waterfalls in the Madeira River have isolated one population, recognized as

5005-721: The mouths of rivers. There is significant segregation during the rainy season, with males occupying the river channels, while females and their offspring are located in flooded areas. However, in the dry season, there is no such separation. Due to the high level of prey fish, larger group-sizes are seen in large sections that are directly influenced by whitewater (such as main rivers and lakes, especially during low water season) than in smaller sections influenced by blackwater (such as channels and smaller tributaries). In their freshwater habitat they are apex predators and gatherings depend more on food sources and habitat availability than in oceanic dolphins where protection from larger predators

5082-418: The population of botos appears great and there is little or no evidence of population decline in numbers and range. However, increased human intervention on their habitat is expected to, in the future, be the most likely cause of the decline of its range and population. A series of recommendations were issued to ensure proper follow-up to the species, among which is the implementation and publication of studies on

5159-572: The southern and southwestern parts in the Amazon Lower Plateau domain. Altitudes range from 100 to 300 metres (330 to 980 ft). The forest takes its name from the Crepori River , an important right tributary of the Tapajós , which rises in the Serra do Cachimbo at 450 metres (1,480 ft) on the border between the municipalities of Itaituba and Jacareacanga. The river's main tributaries are

5236-695: The state of Pará. The management plan was approved on 10 March 2010. Law 12678 of 25 June 2012 amended the limits of the Amazônia , Campos Amazônicos and Mapinguari national parks, the Itaituba I , Itaituba II and Crepori national forests and the Tapajós Environmental Protection Area . All were reduced in size except the Campos Amazônicos National Park. In the case of the Crepori National Forest, an area of about 856 hectares (2,120 acres)

5313-484: The structure of populations, making a record of the distribution of the species, information about potential threats as the magnitude of fishing operations and location of pipelines. In September 2012, Bolivian President Evo Morales enacted a law to protect the dolphin and declared it a national treasure. In 2018, the species was listed on the Red list of endangered species. Increasing pollution and gradual destruction of

5390-518: The subspecies I. g. boliviensis , in the southern part of the Amazon basin in Bolivia. They are also distributed in the basin of the Orinoco River, except the Caroni River and the upper Caura River in Venezuela. The only connection between the Orinoco and the Amazon is through the Casiquiare canal . The distribution of dolphins in the rivers and surrounding areas depends on the time of year; in

5467-546: The tips of the snout, melon and dorsal fins appear simultaneously, the tail rarely showing before diving. They can also shake their fins, and pull their tail fin and head above the water to observe the environment. They occasionally jump out of the water, sometimes as high as a meter (3.14 ft). They are harder to train than most other species of dolphin. Adult males have been observed carrying objects in their mouths such as branches or other floating vegetation, or balls of hardened clay. The males appear to carry these objects as

5544-477: The tributaries around the islands. 2.7 and 2.0 were observed along the banks. Additionally, another study was conducted in the Amazon at the height of the mouth of the Caqueta River for six days. As a result of the studies conducted, it was found that the density is higher in the riverbanks, 3.7 per km, decreasing towards the center of the river. In studies conducted during the rainy season, the density observed in

5621-440: The water level begins to decrease, the density of food sources in flooded areas increases due to loss of space, providing enough energy for infants to meet the high demands required for growth. Gestation is estimated to be around eleven months and captive births take 4 to 5 hours. At birth, calves are 80 centimetres (31 in) long and in captivity have registered a growth of 0.21 metres (0.69 ft) per year. Lactation takes about

5698-654: The widest ranging diets among toothed whales, and feed on up to 53 different species of fish, such as croakers , catfish , tetras and piranhas . They also consume other animals such as river turtles , aquatic frogs, and freshwater crabs . In 2018, this species was ranked by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as endangered , with a declining population. Threats include incidental catch in fishing lines, direct hunting for use as fish bait or predator control, damming, and pollution; as with many species, habitat loss and continued human development

5775-670: The young. The diet of the Amazon river dolphin is the most diverse of the toothed whales. It consists of at least 53 different species of fish, grouped in 19 families. The prey size is between 5 and 80 centimetres (2.0 and 31.5 in), with an average of 20 centimetres (7.9 in). The most frequently consumed fish belong to the families Sciaenidae (croakers), Cichlidae (cichlids), Characidae (characins and tetras), and Serrasalmidae (pacus, piranhas and silver dollars). The dolphin's dentition allows it to access shells of river turtles (such as Podocnemis sextuberculata ) and freshwater crabs (such as Poppiana argentiniana ). The diet

5852-614: Was 220 kilometres (140 mi), with an average of 60.8 kilometres (37.8 mi). The longest distance in one day was 120 kilometres (75 mi), with an average of 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi). In a previous study conducted at the center of the Amazon River, a dolphin was observed that moved only a few dozen kilometers from the dry season and wet season. However, three of the reviewed 160 animals were observed over 100 kilometres (62 mi) from where they were first registered. Research in 2011 concluded that photo-identification by skilled operatives using high-quality digital equipment could be

5929-482: Was excluded to allow for the Jatobá Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Tapajós river. The reduction was about 0.2% of the forest, from 740,661 to 739,806 hectares (1,830,210 to 1,828,100 acres). Temperatures range from 23 to 27 °C (73 to 81 °F) and average 25 °C (77 °F). Average annual rainfall is 2,500 millimetres (98 in). Soil types include red-yellow acrisols (40.77% of

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