Harbour porpoise
A species of Typical porpoises, Also known as Puffing pig Scientific name : Phocoena phocoena Genus : Typical porpoises
Harbour porpoise, A species of Typical porpoises
Also known as:
Puffing pig
Scientific name: Phocoena phocoena
Genus: Typical porpoises
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Description
The harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is a swimming mammal found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Black Sea. They usually stay near coastlines and estuaries and come into contact with humans often. Net fishing is a major hazard, and man-made noise pollution can impact their hunting effectiveness. Targeted harvesting of this species for commercial purposes is now illegal in most places.
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Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Harbour porpoise's diet primarily consists of small schooling fish such as herring and capelin. They also consume cephalopods and crustaceans, hunting using sonar-like echoes to locate their prey in murky water.
Appearance
Harbour porpoise is a small marine mammal with a streamlined, torpedo-shaped body. Its rubbery skin, primarily dark grey in colour, fades to a lighter hue on its belly. With no evident dorsal fin, harbour porpoise's back is equipped with a triangular hump. Notably, this mammal possesses a short, blunt snout and small flippers. No significant disparities are observed between genders, ages, or subspecies in regards to their appearance.
Behavior
Harbour porpoise is a predominantly solitary species, with minimal social interaction outside of the breeding season. Notable for its use of echolocation in foraging, it feeds primarily on benthic fish and cephalopods. No specific territorial behavior has been observed with this species. Harbour porpoise exhibits a unique 'rooster tail' swimming behavior, causing a spray of water when it surfaces rapidly.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Whales and dolphins Family
Porpoises Genus
Typical porpoises Species
Harbour porpoise 
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