Indo-Pacific Finless Porpoise

Neophocaena phocaenoides

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Cetacea · Phocoenidae

About

The Indo-Pacific finless porpoise is one of eight porpoise species. The species ranges throughout most of the Indian Ocean, as well as the tropical and subtropical Pacific from Indonesia north to the Taiwan Strait. Overlapping with this species in the Taiwan Strait and replacing it northwards is the East Asian finless porpoise.

Fun Fact

Indo-Pacific finless porpoises lack a dorsal fin entirely, instead having a low ridge of small bumps along their back — this sleek profile may help them navigate shallow coastal waters and estuaries.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Coastal and estuarine waters

Diet

Piscivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

Shipping Traffic
Overfishing
Ocean Acidification

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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