The Range of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin
These dolphins inhabit tropical and subtropical waters across the Indo-Pacific region.
Geographic Locations
They are found in the Indian Ocean, from the east coast of Africa to the Bay of Bengal, including the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, and Red Sea. In the Pacific, their range extends from Southeast Asia and Indonesia through the Philippines, New Guinea, and Australia to the Solomon Islands and eastern Japan.
Preferred Habitats
They favor coastal waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons, sheltered bays, and near-shore reefs. Specific areas include the coasts of Australia, India, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and eastern Africa.
Conservation note: Their populations are fragmented and declining due to habitat loss, fishing bycatch, and pollution.