Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Vaquita porpoise”:
1. It is the world’s rarest and the smallest marine mammal.
2. It is found only in the northern Gulf of California in Mexico.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Vaquita porpoise is the world’s rarest and the smallest marine mammal. It is also known as the panda of the sea for the distinctive black circles around its eyes.
- It is unique among the porpoises as it is the only species of that family found in warm waters, and the size of the dorsal fin is believed to be an adaptation to that, allowing for extra body heat to dissipate.
- Habitats – Found only in the northern Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) in Mexico. Found most seen in shallow waters up to 50 metres deep.
Source: FORUMIAS
