Burmeister Schweinswal

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The Burmeister’s Porpoise (Phocoena spinipinnis) is a species in the genus Phocoena. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Phocoenidae

Genus

Phocoena

Species

Phocoena spinipinnis (Burmeister Schweinswal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Marsopa Espinosa

French Marsouin De Burmeister

German Burmeister Schweinswal

Similar Species in Phocoena

Pazifischer Hafenschweinswal

Phocoena sinus

Critically Endangered

Schweinswal

Phocoena phocoena

Vulnerable

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spectacled porpoise

Phocoena dioptrica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Burmeister Schweinswal?

The scientific name of Burmeister Schweinswal is Phocoena spinipinnis. It belongs to the genus Phocoena.

What is the conservation status of Burmeister Schweinswal?

Burmeister Schweinswal (Phocoena spinipinnis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Burmeister Schweinswal belong to?

Burmeister Schweinswal (Phocoena spinipinnis) belongs to the genus Phocoena, which is part of the taxonomic family Phocoenidae.

What kingdom does Burmeister Schweinswal belong to?

Burmeister Schweinswal (Phocoena spinipinnis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Burmeister Schweinswal?

The closest relatives of Burmeister Schweinswal in the genus Phocoena include Pazifischer Hafenschweinswal, Schweinswal, spectacled porpoise.