Phocoena phocoena
Harbor Porpoise
Gewöhnlicher Schweinswal
Bruinvis
Marsouin commun
Marsopa Común
Focena comune
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 220 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 190 cm
- Maximum age known : 25 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 3 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 6 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!