What is another word for finless porpoise?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪnləs pˈɔːpəs] (IPA)

The finless porpoise, also known as the Neophocaena phocaenoides, is a small cetacean found in the coastal waters of Southeast Asia and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This marine mammal is called by several other synonyms such as the skull dolphin, round-nose dolphin, smooth porpoise or the Vanderhorstia dolphin. These synonyms refer to the distinctive features of this animal, including its absence of a dorsal fin, its rounded head shape, and its smooth skin. The finless porpoise is a critically endangered species, with only around 7,000 individuals left in the wild. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this vulnerable mammal from overfishing and habitat loss.

What are the hypernyms for Finless porpoise?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cetaceans, marine mammals, toothed whales, aquatic animals, aquatic vertebrates.

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