A Dolphin Found Dead in Kampot Province

An adolescent dolphin was found dead in Kampot province on June 10, according to the Marine Mammal Conservation team of the Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC). After thorough examination from the technical team, the dead dolphin's species is Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides). This is a sad news, but it shows the presence of a new species of dolphin, in addition to the two species recorded in Kampot province's sea water. This also reflects the increase in biodiversity, especially food sources, habitats and safety, which attract endangered species to live in Cambodia's marine fisheries sanctuaries. According to an online source, the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) is a genus of porpoise native to the Indian and Pacific oceans, as well as the freshwater habitats of the Yangtze River basin in China. They are commonly known as finless porpoises and are the only porpoises to lack a true dorsal fin. Instead there is a low ridge covered in thick skin bearing sever al lines of tiny tubercles. In addition, the forehead is unusually steep compared with those of other porpoises. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse