Dall’s Porpoise

Told by black body and large white belly patch.

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Common Name

Dall’s Porpoise

Comments

Found in groups of 2 to 20 individuals. Often plays around ships. Porpoises are generally distinguished from dolphins by their shorter snouts and stockier bodies.

Scientific Name

Phocoenoides dalli

Habitat

Common in coastal waters, especially in winter.

Size

To 7 ft. (2.1 m)