Chinese River Dolphin
Its population has been estimated at just five animals, and it is therefore thought to be the world's most endangered cetacean.
The Chinese River Dolphin, or Baiji (Lipotes vexillifer) is a freshwater dolphin found only in the Yangtze River in China. It is the only member of its genus. Other names for it include Beiji, Pai C'hi, Whitefin Dolphin, Whiteflag Dolphin, Yangtze Dolphin, and Yangtze River Dolphin.
Chinese River Dolphin Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Subclass: Eutheria Order: Cetacea Suborder: Odonticeti[?] Family: Lipotidae[?](?) Genus: Lipotes Species: vexillifer Binomial name Lipotes vexillifer
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