Indus Dolphin River Habitat in India
The Indus Dolphin (Platanista minor) is one of the world's rarest aquatic mammals and is critically endangered.
Distribution in India
While the main population of the Indus Dolphin resides in the Indus River system of Pakistan, a specific, highly isolated, and critically endangered population is found in:
- Beas River: This river, located in the Punjab region of India, is the primary and most significant habitat for the Indus Dolphin within India. Conservation efforts are heavily focused on this small population.
The other rivers listed are either not primary habitats for this specific species or are associated with different dolphin species (like the Ganges River Dolphin in Ganga and Brahmaputra).
Therefore, the Beas River is the main river in India where the Indus Dolphin is found.
Important Questions from Indian Flora & Fauna
From which among the following pairs of species, a small quantity of fine quality wool is obtained in India?
- ______ is the only State of India where the Sangai deer is found.
- The Red Panda eats _______ leaves.
- Kharai Camels are known to mainly feed on:
- Sal and teak are the most important ______ trees.
