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Harbour Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Phocoenidae ›Genus: Phocoena

About

The harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is one of six species of porpoise. It is one of the smallest marine mammals. As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries, and as such, is the most familiar porpoise to whale watchers. This porpoise often ventures up rivers, and has been seen hundreds of miles from the sea. The harbour porpoise may be polytypic, with geographically distinct populations representing distinct races: P. p. phocoena...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Harbour Porpoise?
The scientific name of Harbour Porpoise is Phocoena phocoena.
What kingdom does Harbour Porpoise belong to?
Harbour Porpoise belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Harbour Porpoise belong to?
Harbour Porpoise belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Harbour Porpoise belong to?
Harbour Porpoise belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Harbour Porpoise belong to?
Harbour Porpoise belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Harbour Porpoise belong to?
Harbour Porpoise belongs to the family Phocoenidae.
What genus does Harbour Porpoise belong to?
Harbour Porpoise belongs to the genus Phocoena.