East Asian finless porpoise

Neophocaena sunameri

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Cetacea · Phocoenidae

About

The East Asian finless porpoise is a species of porpoise native to the East China Sea, Yellow Sea, and the seas around Japan. The Yangtze finless porpoise was formerly considered a subspecies but is now thought to be a distinct species.

Fun Fact

Throughout their range, the porpoises stay in shallow waters, up to 50 m (160 ft) deep, close to the shore, in waters with soft or sandy seabed, or in estuaries and mangrove swamps.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range, the porpoises stay in shallow waters, up to 50 m (160 ft) deep, close to the shore, in waters with soft or sandy seabed, or in estuaries and mangrove swamps.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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