Finless Porpoise
Neophocaena phocaenoides
- Group: Dolphin
- Typical depth: 0–250 m
- Max size: 2.3 m
- IUCN status: VU
The finless porpoise lives in both rivers and coastal seas, lacking the dorsal fin most porpoises carry. It feeds on small fish, squid and shrimp, but its numbers have fallen sharply and it is now considered vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Phocoenidae › Neophocaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254985.
FAQ
- How deep does the Finless Porpoise live?
- The Finless Porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) is typically found at 0–250 m.
- How big does the Finless Porpoise get?
- The Finless Porpoise grows to about 2.3 m.