21(Irrawaddy Dolphins) Flashcards
1
Q
Is it a brakish water dolphine
A
Yes it is
2
Q
where is it found
A
from Bay of Bengal to New Guinea and the Philippines.
They are mainly found in 3 major rivers,
1 Irrawdy(mayanmar)
2 Mahakam(Indonesia)
3 Mekong
In world they are about 7500 and 6400 are in Bangladesh
3
Q
IUCN
A
En
4
Q
why in news
A
Recently they are spoted in odisha
5
Q
In India which is the biggest brakish water lake
A
Chilika lake of Odisha
6
Q
Is chilika the largest brakish water lake in world
A
In Asia yes but not in world. 2nd in world
1st one is New Caledonian barrier reef in New Caledonia
7
Q
Is Chilika a Ramsar site
A
Yes
