Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Mammalia (ثدييات)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Phocoenidae

Genus

Phocoena

Species

Phocoena sinus (Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Marsopa vaquita

French Marsouin du golfe de Californie

German Pazifischer Hafenschweinswal

Similar Species in Phocoena

Bay Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

Vulnerable

Burmeister’s Porpoise

Phocoena spinipinnis

Near Threatened

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spectacled porpoise

Phocoena dioptrica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise?

The scientific name of Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise is Phocoena sinus. It belongs to the genus Phocoena.

What is the conservation status of Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise?

Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena sinus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise belong to?

Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena sinus) belongs to the genus Phocoena, which is part of the taxonomic family Phocoenidae.

Is Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise endangered?

Yes, Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena sinus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise belong to?

Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena sinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise?

The closest relatives of Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise in the genus Phocoena include Bay Porpoise, Burmeister’s Porpoise, spectacled porpoise.