Name:
Harbour Porpoise
Did you know:
Females produce one pup per year
Found:
In all British and Irish waters
Length:
1.5 to 2 m
Weight:
up to 70 Kg
Lifespan:
10-15 years
More Info:
The Harbour Porpoise is the toothed whale most often seen about our coastline. They are small (1.5 metres) and feed mainly on fish like whiting and sand eels. They have a black back and a white underside. They have a characteristic dorsal fin which is seen when they break the surface . After diving they can often be seen blowing air and water from the blow hole on the top of their head.
External Links:
Harbour Porpoise on the NI Environment Agency (NIEA) website
Harbour Porpoise on the BBC website