The vaquita is a little porpoise that can only be found in the Gulf of California, with only 10 individuals remaining. They are often caught and drowned in gillnets used in illegal fishing operations – causing their populations to decline drastically.

Vaquitas are most often found close to shore in the Gulf’s shallow waters. They have large dark rings around their eyes and dark patches on their lips that form a thin line from the mouth to the pectoral fins. This small porpoise is dark gray with a white underside that features long gray markings. Vaquitas grow up to 5 feet long and weigh up to 120 pounds.