Burmeister's Porpoise

Phocoena spinipinnis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Cetacea · Phocoenidae

About

Burmeister's porpoise is a species of porpoise endemic to the coast of South America. It was first described by Hermann Burmeister, for whom the species is named, in 1865.

Fun Fact

The shape and placement of the dorsal fin is unusual for a cetacean—it is triangular rather than curved and points backwards more than upwards.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range appears to be continuous in coastal waters from northern Peru in the Pacific Ocean round Tierra del Fuego and up to southern Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean.

Diet

Feeds on various pelagic fish such as anchovies, hake and mackerel.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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