SOLAMAC

Research

Research in Latin America

Species, collaborative projects, and technical support from SOLAMAC members.

IUCN Red List

Aquatic mammals of Latin America

The systematic classification of the living aquatic mammal species that occur in Latin America, with common names and conservation status according to the IUCN Red List.

66
species
21
subspecies
8
threatened
5
vulnerable

Occurrence map

Where each species has been recorded

Ten emblematic Latin American species. Color shows where georeferenced records are most concentrated, in areas of about 80 km.

Amazon river dolphin (boto)

Inia geoffrensis

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The map shows where the species was recorded, not how many animals exist. Areas with more researchers and observers appear more intense. The color scale is specific to each species.

Data source. GBIF.org (accessed October 7, 2026). GBIF Occurrence Data, occurrence density map, https://www.gbif.org. Observation and scientific collection records, including OBIS data. Taxonomy: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Country boundaries: Natural Earth, public domain.

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Latin American Pinniped Tagging Network

If you see or find a tagged animal, please get in touch. These records help us understand how sea lions and fur seals move while dispersing at sea, the least-known period of their lives.

Report a sighting
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Project announcements

A space for members to announce collaborative projects that involve at least two professional members from different institutions and are open to participation from the Latin American community. The form is in the members’ area.

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Ad hoc committees

Members may be invited to evaluate candidates for the society’s awards and to provide technical opinions on matters of interest to SOLAMAC. The society thanks all the researchers who volunteer their time.

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