MAMMAL · CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Yangtze finless porpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis

A structured field record connecting scientific identity, conservation context, related destinations and observation ethics.

Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis)
Common name
Yangtze finless porpoise
Scientific name
Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis
Catalog status
Critically endangered
Record group
Mammal

About this record

Yangtze finless porpoise is catalogued under the scientific name Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis. Its catalog status is Critically endangered. Local population conditions may differ from a global or national category.

Identification and context

Use current field references and local expertise for identification. Appearance and behaviour can vary with age, sex, season and location. SafariWild treats every species as part of an ecosystem, not as a checklist target.

Where to understand it

The following destination records are associated with Yangtze finless porpoise. Season, permits and wildlife activity affect every observation opportunity.

Observation boundaries

  • Keep enough distance that the subject does not change direction, feeding or resting behaviour.
  • Do not feed, chase, touch or use sound to attract wildlife.
  • Do not publish real-time nest, den, breeding or poaching-sensitive coordinates.
  • Check current conservation assessments and local rules before relying on this record.