Long-finned pilot whale
Globicephala melas
ok. 6,5 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- approx. 1 300–2 300 kgDorosłe osobniki
Long-finned pilot whale — size comparison
The long-finned pilot whale lives in cool and temperate ocean waters, including the Atlantic. It has a dark body, rounded head and long pectoral flippers. It be
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Length
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Total lengthScale in m
02468
approx. 6.5 m
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Long-finned pilot whale — size comparison — facts and sources
The long-finned pilot whale lives in cool and temperate ocean waters, including the Atlantic. It has a dark body, rounded head and long pectoral flippers. It belongs to the dolphin family.
It dives chiefly for squid, supplementing its diet with fish. It lives in lasting family groups whose members may remain together for many years. Shared movements and acoustic contact maintain bonds even while feeding beneath the surface.