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Entry No. 002 – Vaquita

Entry No. 002 – Vaquita

Digital Illustrated Library – Art by Armalar


Overview

A structured digital entry documenting the most endangered marine mammal, known for its extremely limited distribution and critical conservation status.


Scientific Information

Scientific Name: Phocoena sinus
Scientific Description: Norris & McFarland, 1958

Classification:

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Mammalia

  • Order: Cetacea

  • Family: Phocoenidae


Geographic Distribution

Endemic to the northern Gulf of California, Mexico.


Key Biological Characteristics

  • Smallest porpoise species

  • Extremely limited geographic range

  • Low population size


Conservation Context

Status: Critically Endangered
Population Trend: Decreasing
Primary Threat: Gillnet bycatch


Ecological Relevance

A top predator in its ecosystem, contributing to marine balance in a highly localized habitat.


NFT Properties (Summary)

Biological Profile

  • Body Size: Up to 1.5 m

  • Lifespan: ~20 years

  • Diet Type: Carnivore

Ecological Profile

  • Habitat Type: Coastal Marine

  • Biome: Marine

  • Ecological Role: Predator

Signature Trait

  • Extreme geographic restriction


Rarity Classification

  • Conservation Tier: Mythic

  • Rarity Score: 48

  • Overall Rarity Level: Legendary


NFT Details

Collection: Art by Armalar
Series: Digital Illustrated Library
Entry: No. 002

Entry No. 002 - Vaquita


Closing Note

This entry represents one of the most critical cases of biodiversity loss in modern times.


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Digital Illustrated Library is a project by Art by Armalar



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