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The La Plata dolphin, scientifically known as *Pontoporia blainvillei*, is a species of marine mammal. It belongs to the family Pontoporiidae within the order Cetartiodactyla and class Mammalia. The species is also referred to by common names such as Franciscana, Delfín De La Plata, Tonina, and Dauphin De La Plata. Its habitat includes both marine and brackish environments.
The taxon range for this species is listed as Brazil. According to the IUCN Red List, the La Plata dolphin was assessed as Vulnerable in 2017. The species authority is cited as Gervais & d'Orbigny, 1844.
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Encyclopedic overview
The La Plata dolphin, franciscana or toninha (Pontoporia blainvillei) is a species of river dolphin found in coastal Atlantic waters of southeastern South America. It is a member of the Inioidea group and the only one that lives in the ocean and saltwater estuaries, rather than inhabiting exclusively freshwater systems. Commercialized areas that create agricultural runoffs and industrialized zones can affect the health of the La Plata dolphin, especially in regards to their contributions of waste and pollution, which can lead to habitat degradation and poisoned food among other concerns.
Taxonomy
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “La Plata dolphin” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.