Vaquita Porpoise

Why do you think

adorable animal like
the Vaquita Porpoise
endangered?
Anatomy
Characteristics
Dorsal Fin
Rostrum
Melon
Tail Fluke
Pectoral Flipper
Eye
Body
5ft Long
99-110 lbs.
Gray and Black
Special
Feature:
Eyes
Endemic to the shallow,
murky coastal waters
of the Gulf of California.
The vaquitas have been
seen at San Felipe Bay &
Rocas Consag.
They are found in water
165 ft deep and 13.5 miles away from shore.
Habitat
The Vaquita Porpoise females
give birth every other year
to only 1 calf.
Females are pregnant for 8 years = 4 babies
10 months.

Their mating season is from
April - May.
Reproduction
ACTIVITY
Came to science in 1958
Were found entangled in gillnets
Evolution
The vaquita are very small and are easy to be eaten
It is the world's smallest cetacean
They dont swim in schools or packs
Problems with Adaptability
Ecology
Vaquitas play a critical role in the ecosystem
They are only prey to sharks
It consumes small fish and squid
Vaquitas are
threatened by Human
fishing operations
Gill nets trap Vaquitas
Trawling destroys the
Vaquitas habitat
Pesticides and runoff is
also a concern
Human Impact
Misunderstandings
The Vaquita Porpoise has a bad reputation with
fisherman.
Rare species of porpoise.
Most endangered cetacean in the
world.
Less than 200 left.
Why Save it
Alternative fishing methods
Help raise awareness of the extinction of
the vaquita
Raise the awareness of an Eco-tourism in
the northern Baja
How Save it
Spread awareness
Donate to Save the Vaquita Organization
Raise money for a Fund
Love the Vaquita!
What you can do!