Editing Amazon river dolphin (section)

===Conservation===
In 2008, the [[International Whaling Commission]] (IWC) expressed concern for captured botos for use as bait in the Central Amazon, which is an emerging problem that has spread on a large scale. The species is listed in Appendix II of the [[CITES|Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Fauna and Flora]] (CITES), and Appendix II of the [[Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals]],<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.cms.int/reports/small_cetaceans/data/I_geoffrensis/I_geoffrensis.PDF|last=Bonn|first=Alemania|title=''Inia geoffrensis'' (de Blainville, 1817)|journal=Unep/CMS|year=2010|access-date=22 November 2015|page=13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123033710/http://www.cms.int/reports/small_cetaceans/data/I_geoffrensis/I_geoffrensis.PDF|archive-date=23 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> because it has an unfavorable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international co-operation organized by tailored agreements.

According to a previous assessment by the Scientific Committee of the [[International Whaling Commission]] in 2000, the population of botos appears great and there is little or no evidence of population decline in numbers and range. However, increased human intervention on their habitat is expected to, in the future, be the most likely cause of the decline of its range and population. A series of recommendations were issued to ensure proper follow-up to the species, among which is the implementation and publication of studies on the structure of populations, making a record of the distribution of the species, information about potential threats as the magnitude of fishing operations and location of pipelines.<ref>{{cite web|author =IWC Scientific Committee|year=2000|title=Report of the Scientific Sub-Committee on Small Cetaceans|work=International Whaling Commission}}</ref>

In September 2012, Bolivian President [[Evo Morales]] enacted a law to protect the dolphin and declared it a national treasure.<ref name="Cooke" /><ref name="bbc120918" />

In 2018, the species was listed on the Red list of endangered species.<ref name="iucn status 12 November 2021" />

Increasing pollution and gradual destruction of the Amazon rainforest add to the vulnerability of the species. The biggest threats are [[deforestation]] and other human activities that contribute to disrupt and alter their environment.<ref name="deeAnn" /> Another source of concern is the difficulty in keeping these animals alive in captivity, due to intra-species aggression and low longevity. Captive breeding is not considered a conservation option for this species.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Caldwell|first1=M.|first2=D.|last2=Caldwell|first3=R.|last3=Brill|year=1989|title=''Inia geoffrensis'' in Captivity in the United States|journal=IUCN Species Survival Commission|volume=3|pages=35–41}}</ref>

The [[Global Declaration for River Dolphins]] seeks to reverse the decline of river dolphin populations throughout the world. As of early 2024, 11 of the 14 countries that have river dolphins have signed the declaration.<ref name="Mongabay"/>