Dall's Porpoise is the speediest small cetacean in North American waters, reaching burst speeds of 34 mph and producing distinctive rooster-tail spray when surfacing at high speed. Its bold black-and-white pattern, stocky build, and tiny head are distinctive. Dall's porpoises are enthusiastic bow-riders and are commonly encountered off the Pacific Coast.
Habitat
Cold offshore and coastal North Pacific waters
Diet
Squid, herring, hake, and small schooling fish
How common
Common
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