The Vaquita is a small porpoise that is approximately 1.5 m (5 ft) in length and weighs in the region of 48 kgs (105 lbs). They are grey in colour with a pale grey underside and dark colouration around the eyes and mouth.
Habitat
Vaquita are found in the northern part of the Gulf of California. They stay in shallow waters that are less than 40 m (130 ft) deep.
Diet
Vaquita feed on small fish and squid.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 10 - 11 months, a single calf is born. At birth the calf is 70 - 80 cms (28 - 32 inches) in length and it is suckled by it's mother for several months.
Vaquita are also known as:
Cochito
Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise
Gulf of California Porpoise
Gulf Porpoise
Hafenschweinswal
Marsouin du Golfe de Californie
Vaquita means little cow in Spanish
The estimated population of Vaquita is between 100 and 300 individuals.
