What kind of animal is a finless porpoise? We will explain its characteristics, ecology, and habitat (fish that can be seen in the Seto Inland Sea region and aquariums). Finless porpoises are very small and cute dolphins. They live widely in the Indian Ocean, from the Persian Gulf to Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
What is a finless porpoise? About basic status
The finless porpoise is a small dolphin that belongs to the porpoise family, genus Porpoise. The scientific name is Neophocaena phocaenoides, and the kanji is Sunname. The total length is 1.5-2m and the weight is 50-60kg. The list of information is as follows.
| Japanese（和名） | スナメリ |
| English（英名） | Finless porpoise |
| scientific name(学名) | Neophocaena phocaenoides |
| classification（分類） | Mammalia、Cetacea、 Hylobatidae、Symphalangus 哺乳綱、クジラ目、ネズミイルカ科、スナメリ属 |
| IUCN Status(保全状況) | ENDANGERED |
| Length（体長） | 1.5-2m |
| Weight（体重） | 50-60kg |
About habitat
Finless porpoises are mainly distributed in ocean areas such as the Indian Ocean. Currently, they can be seen in places such as Ise Bay, Sendai Bay, and the Seto Inland Sea in Japan. You can see photos of the heads, backs, and bumps of creatures on the internet. There is a lot of material available and research is progressing.
feature is? What kind of creature is it?
The finless porpoise has a silvery-white body color and a rounded head. The tail fin is crescent-shaped. Finless porpoises have no dorsal fin, making them very distinctive and conspicuous. They are rarely seen in the open ocean, so humans rarely see them. Finless porpoises usually live in shallow waters up to 50 meters deep and can be seen at river mouths.
What is your personality like?
Finless porpoises are highly social animals that value discipline. They are usually seen in groups. They often act alone.
What does the ecology look like?
Finless porpoises live on fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates. The breeding season is uneven and the gestation period is about 10 months. In the wild, they can live up to 23 years.
Are there any natural enemies?
Sharks are the biggest threat to finless porpoises.
Are finless porpoises an endangered species?
The finless porpoise is listed as an endangered species. This species is particularly endangered in China’s Yangtze River basin, where it is endangered. Since it can only be seen in clean oceans, marine pollution by humans is the biggest threat, and we are in a critical situation due to the destruction of the environment by humans.
Can finless porpoises be kept as pets?
Finless porpoises are an endangered species and cannot be kept by the general public. We recommend viewing them at an aquarium and having them show you around at events.
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