Phocoenoides dalli

  • Dall's porpoise
  • Weißflankenschweinswal
  • Marsouin de Dall
  • Marsopa de Dall

Distribution

    Environment and movement of the diurnal species

    • The animal is often seen in open sea
    • The species can be found between and 100 Meters.
    • Uncommon Species

    General behaviour of the species

    • The species is migrating
    • Species generally living in a group
    • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 240 cm
    • Maximum age known : 22 year(s)
    • Sexual maturity : 7 year(s)
    • Time of apnea : 4 mns
    • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
    • Diet : Fishes -

    Relationship with humans

    • The species is good to eat
    • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
      • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • The species is classified asVulnerable