Conservation
Scientific Classification
Order | Artiodactyla |
Infraorder | Cetacea |
Family | Phocoenidae |
Genus | Phocoena |
Binomial name | Phocoena phocoena |
Range Map
Description
The harbor porpoise grows from 4.3-6.6ft (1.3-2m) and a weight of 110-165 lb. They are dark on their upperside with a lighter underside.
The harbor porpoise has a small, indistinct beak and one or more stripes from their mouth to the flipper.
Harbor porpoise can be found in the Pacific in Alaska, Aleutian and Pribilof Island, San Juan Islands, Westport and the Olympic Coast, California and Vancouver Island. They can also be seen around Newfoundland and the St Lawrence River.