False killer whale
Pseudorca crassidens
ok. 5 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- up to around 1 360 kgDorosłe osobniki
False killer whale — size comparison
The false killer whale is a large dolphin-family member inhabiting warm and temperate ocean waters. It has a dark, elongated body and rounded head without a pro
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approx. 5 m
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False killer whale — size comparison — facts and sources
The false killer whale is a large dolphin-family member inhabiting warm and temperate ocean waters. It has a dark, elongated body and rounded head without a pronounced beak. It usually stays in deep water.
It forms closely bonded groups and hunts pelagic fish and squid. Individuals can share captured prey. Sounds maintain contact and orientation during shared journeys. Lasting social bonds are an important part of its life.