Ganges and Indus river dolphins [Platanistidae]

Description

Platanistidae is a family of freshwater dolphins found in the Ganges and Indus rivers. Known for their echolocation abilities, these dolphins navigate and hunt in the turbid river waters. They are characterized by long, pointed snouts and the absence of a true dorsal fin.

Genera
South Asian River Dolphin [Platanista]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Mammals
Mammalia
Order Cetaceans
Cetacea
Statistics
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