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Overview
Chinese river dolphins are grey with a paler belly. They have a long, narrow beak, which is slightly upturned, and a very low, triangular fin. The Chinese river dolphin is almost blind and is believed to now be extinct by some experts.
Scientific Name
Lipotes vexillifer
Common Name
Chinese river dolphin
Yangtze River Dolphin
White-flag Dolphin
Baiji
FWS Category
Mammals
Identification Numbers
Geography
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