How big is the Harbour Porpoise?

Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) reaches 120–210 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Harbour Porpoise?

Harbour Porpoise is found between 0–200 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Harbour Porpoise?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Harbour Porpoise?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)

Key facts

Scientific name: Phocoena phocoena
Common name: Harbour Porpoise
Category: Marine mammals
Family: Phocoenidae
Genus: Phocoena
Size: 120–210 cm
Depth: 0–200 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sandy-bottom, open-water
Behaviours: pelagic, fast-swimmer, schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Small robust cetacean (120-210 cm) dark grey to black resembling dolphin. Temperate-cold coastal habitat (0-200 m) North Atlantic, North Pacific, Baltic. Fast gregarious coastal. Conservation: least concern. Diving: cool north coast, possible April-September.

Photo of Harbour Porpoise

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Harbour Porpoise?: Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) reaches 120–210 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Harbour Porpoise?: Harbour Porpoise is found between 0–200 m deep.
Is the Harbour Porpoise dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Harbour Porpoise?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Harbour Porpoise?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 137117)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2440669)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia