1 - Marine - Fauna / Flora
Harbour Porpoise
A typical view of a Cetacean from the coast path.
Off Pen Caer - Strumble .
Harbour Porpoise rarely leap clear of water; normal view is glimpse of back
and triangular dorsal fin /
dark grey back, with paler patch on flanks / Due to
the noise they make when they spout, harbour porpoises are also known
as 'puffing pigs' /
Body length of 1.4-1.9m / Max weight 80kg / live in groups
of 2-5 /
They are possibly the shortest-lived cetacean and rarely live for
longer than 12 years
Ref: 5296
Date: 30/06/2009
Location: SM 899.415
