The vaquita is a small porpoise found only in Mexico's Gulf of California that eats squid, fish, and crabs. There are less than 100 vaquitas remaining as they are threatened with extinction from becoming entangled in fishing gear. Key facts note they can live up to 22 years and grow to 5 feet in length and 120 pounds.

1. Vaquita

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Diet
Key facts
Threat Habitat

3. Diet
They eat squid, croakers,
fish and crabs .
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4. Habitat
They are a marine
animal they only live
in the northern gulf
of California .
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5. Threat
There are less than 100 wild vaquitas left in the
world. They are becoming extinct because they
are getting caught in fishing gear.
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6. Key facts
• Lives up to 22 years
• Skin colour: dark grey
• Scientific name: phocoena sinus
• Weight: up to 120 pounds
• Height: up to 5 feet.
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