Freshwater dolphins are quite common in the catchments of the Lower Mekong region such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Freshwater dolphins often appear in the floating season (around July to October of the lunar calendar) in the Mekong Delta.In addition to raising meat, this fish can also be used for ornamental purposes.(Source Zing).
Freshwater dolphins have a slightly greenish body, about 10cm long, the head has two sharply curved pinnate prongs, orange tail.(Source Kieu).
When caught out of the water, dolphin freshwater sounds like a pig, so it is called a dolphin.(Source Vietnamnet).
Female dolphins are as big as two, three fingers, delicious meat, while male dolphins are small, long, striped skin, meat is not as good.(Source Vietnamnet).
Freshwater dolphins can be processed into many delicious dishes such as grilled salted dolphins, pomegranate dolphins, dolphins stocked with chilli, dolphin cooked sour soup . (Source Vietq).
When the water season is floating, people often catch dolphins in fresh water by placing large pieces, putting roofs, spreading nets . (Source Tuoitre).
Freshwater dolphins shelter in rock holes, bridge piers and feed at night.Their favorite food is crustaceans, insects and snails.(Source Tintucmientay).