False killer whale
Pseudorca crassidens
Near threatenedMammalcarnivore
The false killer whale is a sleek, dark dolphin that roams warm oceans across the globe. Though it looks like a killer whale, it’s actually a separate species with its own unique genus. These social swimmers are known for their playful behavior and strong family bonds.
- Its skull resembles that of a killer whale, earning its 'false' name.
- First described in 1846 based on a single skull.
- Prefers tropical waters but can be found worldwide.
OceanWorldwide
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Pseudorca crassidens
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Worldwide
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Near Threatened (NT)