The vaquita is a species of porpoise endemic to the northern end of the Gulf of California in Baja California, Mexico. Reaching a maximum body length of 150 cm or 140 cm, it is the smallest of all liv
Vaquita 6 Olson NOAA
Characteristic dark eye rings
A vaquita swims in the foreground with fishing boats in the distance
A statue of vaquitas in Mexico to promote their conservation
Porpoises 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. There are eight e
Vaquita
…The vaquita ( və-KEE-tə; Phocoena sinus) is a species of porpoise endemic to the northern end of the Gulf of California in Baja California, Mexico. Reaching a maximum body length of 150 cm (4.9 ft) (females) or 140…
Harbour porpoise skeleton
"Rooster tail" spray around swimming Dall's porpoises
Harbour porpoise in captivity