Porpoise - Wikipedia
WEBPorpoises ( / ˈpɔːrpəsɪz /) are small dolphin -like cetaceans classified under the family Phocoenidae. Although similar in appearance to dolphins, they are more closely related to narwhals and belugas than to the true dolphins. [1] . There are eight extant species of porpoise, all among the smallest of the toothed whales.
Porpoise | Definition, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBporpoise, (family Phocoenidae), specifically, any of seven species of toothed whales distinguishable from dolphins by their more compact build, generally smaller size (maximum length about 2 metres, or 6.6 feet), and curved blunt …
What's the difference between dolphins and porpoises?
WEBMost scientists agree that there are 32 dolphin species (plus five closely related species of river dolphin) and only six porpoise species. So what’s the difference? It essentially comes down to their faces (who can forget Flipper’s famous “grin”?), their fins, and their figures.
meet the different species - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
WEBPorpoise facts. 7 species currently; Generally shy; Inhabit the world's oceans and seas. One species also inhabits freshwater in Asia; Includes the vaquita, the most endangered species of cetacean (the collective name for whales, dolphins and porpoises) Dall's porpoises can reach speeds of 55kph (35mph)
Facts About Porpoises | Live Science
WEBFeb 1, 2017 · By Alina Bradford. published 1 February 2017. A common, or Harbor, porpoise.(Image credit: Jan Zoetekouw / Shutterstock.com) Porpoises are members of the scientific order Cetacea and are related...
Harbor Porpoise | National Geographic
WEBHarbor porpoises are shy, elusive sea mammals whose numbers are declining primarily because they are frequently caught by accident in commercial fishing nets. Specific numbers are unknown, but...
Harbour porpoise - Wikipedia
WEBThe harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is one of eight extant species of porpoise. It is one of the smallest species of cetacean . As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries, and as such, is the most familiar porpoise to whale watchers .
Harbor Porpoise | National Wildlife Federation
WEBDescription. The harbor porpoise is shy and less playful than many of its relatives. Smoothly breaking the surface about four times a minute, harbor porpoises often make a loud puffing sound as they breathe. They take in and expel air through two blowholes, located near the top of the head.
Porpoise - Wikiwand
WEBPorpoises are small dolphin-like cetaceans classified under the family Phocoenidae. Although similar in appearance to dolphins, they are more closely related to narwhals and belugas than to the true dolphins. There are eight extant species of porpoise, all among the smallest of the toothed whales.
Harbour Porpoise — Porpoise Conservation Society
WEBHarbour porpoise inhabit cold temperate to sub-polar waters of the Northern Hemisphere, usually in continental shelf waters. Their wide range includes parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Arctic Sea, Black Sea and Baltic Sea. Physical Description and Identifying Features. Up to 1.9 m long.
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