Dall's Porpoise

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Phocoenoides dalli

Dall's Porpoise, a reference photo
Photo: Susan E Adams (https://www.flickr.com/photos/susanad813/) · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Dall's porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) is a species of porpoise endemic to the North Pacific. It is the largest of porpoises and the only member of the genus Phocoenoides. The species is named after American naturalist W. H. Dall.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dall's Porpoise being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Phocoenidae
Species
Phocoenoides dalli

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