Toothed Whales | Odontoceti

Odontocetes are toothed whales classified under Cetaceans that include mammals such as the sperm whale, beaked whales, porpoise, and dolphins. Male and female Odontocetes show distinct sexual dimorphism. Odontocetes are acknowledged to have well-developed hearing senses with some species being very intelligent. They also have conical teeth and a layer of fat beneath their skin for keeping them warm while in cold waters. Additionally, most species of the Odontocetes are sociable with smaller Odontocetes like the dolphins kept in captivity for scientific research and entertaining people by doing tricks. Others are followed or observed in the ocean in an activity called whale watching.

What do dolphins eat?

A dolphin’s diet typically consists of a variety of fish, squid, shrimp, jellyfish, and octopuses. Their diet also depends on the species of the dolphin (there are more than 40 species of dolphin), where the dolphin lives, and the other wildlife that lives around them.

How long do dolphins live?

The life expectancy of a dolphin is affected by their habitat, geography, diet, level of endangerment, health, social structure, and species. Dolphins are able to live for an average of 20 years, and female dolphins tend live longer than males. Dolphins that live in captivity tend to have shorter lifespans than those in the wild.

Where do dolphins live?

Dolphins are able to live in all of the world’s oceans and in some rivers. Not all species of dolphins are able to live in every environment, except for the bottlenose dolphin who is able to live in almost every ocean except for the Arctic and Antarctic ocean. Most dolphins prefer tropical and temperate waters since they are warm-blooded mammals.

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14”-19” | 37-48 cm
22”-29” | 56-74 cm
6.5’-8.5’ | 1.98-2.59 m
331-408 lb | 150-185 kg
25-30 years
Amazon River Dolphin
48.000
74.000
259.000
185.000
30.00
32200
GUIDE
3D
Amazon River Dolphin
Baiji
19800
11”-20” | 27-52 cm
13”-24” | 32-61 cm
4.5’-8.5’ | 1.37-2.59 m
287-375 lb | 130-170 kg
24-30 years
Baiji
52.000
61.000
259.000
170.000
30.00
19800
GUIDE
3D
Baiji
2’8”-4’2” | 81-127 cm
35”-54” | 89-138 cm
13’-20’ | 4-6.1 m
2,000-3,000 lb | 910-1,360 kg
35-50 years
Beluga Whale
127.000
138.000
610.000
1360.000
50.00
224000
GUIDE
3D
Beluga Whale
2’1”-2’11” | 64-89 cm
33”-47” | 83-119 cm
10’-14’ | 3.1-4.3 m
300-1,400 lb | 136-625 kg
20-30 years
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
89.000
119.000
430.000
625.000
30.00
13000
GUIDE
3D
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
14”-20” | 36-50 cm
16”-22” | 40-55 cm
6.17’-8.5’ | 1.88-2.59 m
220-298 lb | 100-135 kg
25-40 years
Common Dolphin
50.000
55.000
259.000
135.000
40.00
7300
GUIDE
3D
Common Dolphin
18”-25” | 47-63 cm
14”-18.5” | 35-47 cm
5.92’-8’ | 1.8-2.44 m
265-353 lb | 120-160 kg
15-20 years
Dall's Porpoise
63.000
47.000
244.000
160.000
20.00
4450
GUIDE
3D
Dall's Porpoise
17”-23” | 43-59 cm
19”-26” | 49-66 cm
6.58’-8.83’ | 2-2.69 m
463-595 lb | 210-270 kg
15-22 years
Dwarf Sperm Whale
59.000
66.000
269.000
270.000
22.00
10500
GUIDE
3D
Dwarf Sperm Whale
29”-38” | 75-96 cm
46”-57” | 116-146 cm
16’-20’ | 4.88-6.1 m
2,645-4,850 lb | 1,200-2,200 kg
55-63 years
False Killer Whale
96.000
146.000
610.000
2200.000
63.00
38100
GUIDE
3D
False Killer Whale
14”-17” | 36-43 cm
21”-25” | 54-64 cm
6.25’-7.5’ | 1.91-2.29 m
66-159 lb | 30-72 kg
10-20 years
Finless Porpoise
43.000
64.000
229.000
72.000
20.00
4610
GUIDE
3D
Finless Porpoise
14”-16” | 35-41 cm
11”-13” | 29-34 cm
5’-6’ | 1.52-1.83 m
99-198 lb | 45-90 kg
8-20 years
Harbour Porpoise
41.000
34.000
183.000
90.000
20.00
6700
GUIDE
3D
Harbour Porpoise
16”-19” | 42-49 cm
19”-22” | 48-56 cm
7’-8.17’ | 2.13-2.49 m
154-243 lb | 70-110 kg
18-26 years
Indus River Dolphin
49.000
56.000
249.000
110.000
26.00
4500
GUIDE
3D
Indus River Dolphin
14”-21” | 36-54 cm
15”-23” | 39-59 cm
5.92’-9’ | 1.8-2.74 m
198-441 lb | 90-200 kg
15-30 years
Irrawaddy Dolphin
54.000
59.000
274.000
200.000
30.00
23400
GUIDE
3D
Irrawaddy Dolphin
12”-20” | 30-50 cm
15”-25” | 39-63 cm
5.5’-9’ | 1.68-2.74 m
397-606 lb | 180-275 kg
20-30 years
Melon-Headed Whale
50.000
63.000
274.000
275.000
30.00
2700
GUIDE
3D
Melon-Headed Whale
Narwhal
505800
23”-36” | 58-92 cm
25”-39” | 63-99 cm
11.5’-18’ | 3.5-5.49 m
1,764-3,527 lb | 800-1,600 kg
35-55 years
Narwhal
92.000
99.000
549.000
1600.000
55.00
505800
GUIDE
3D
Narwhal
5’3”-7’6” | 1.60-2.29 m
5.8’-8’ | 1.76-2.45 m
23’-32’ | 7.01-9.75 m
1.5-6 tons | 1.3-5.4 metric tons
30-50 years (wild); 60-70 years (captivity)
Orca | Killer Whale
229.000
245.000
975.000
5400.000
70.00
818000
GUIDE
3D
Orca | Killer Whale
13”-19” | 33-49 cm
16”-23” | 40-59 cm
5.5’-8.17’ | 1.68-2.49 m
298-441 lb | 135-200 kg
35-46 years
Pacific White-Sided Dolphin
49.000
59.000
249.000
200.000
46.00
3200
GUIDE
3D
Pacific White-Sided Dolphin
22”-25” | 56-65 cm
22”-24” | 56-62 cm
10’-11.5’ | 3.05-3.5 m
683-992 lb | 310-450 kg
17-23 years
Pygmy Sperm Whale
65.000
62.000
350.000
450.000
23.00
6250
GUIDE
3D
Pygmy Sperm Whale
6’9”-11’ | 2.06-3.35 m
10.5’-16’ | 3.21-4.88 m
39’-62’ | 12-19 m
38.5-65 tons | 35-59 metric tons
60-70 years
Sperm Whale
335.000
488.000
1900.000
59000.000
70.00
268000
GUIDE
3D
Sperm Whale
13”-16” | 34-41 cm
16”-19” | 41-49 cm
6.5’-7.75’ | 1.98-2.36 m
51-174 lb | 23-79 kg
20-25 years
Spinner Dolphin
41.000
49.000
236.000
79.000
25.00
9350
GUIDE
3D
Spinner Dolphin
16”-18” | 41-47 cm
20”-23” | 51-59 cm
7.17’-8.5’ | 2.19-2.59 m
198-331 lb | 90-150 kg
45-58 years
Striped Dolphin
47.000
59.000
259.000
150.000
58.00
7800
GUIDE
3D
Striped Dolphin
Vaquita
186000
12”-14” | 30-36 cm
12”-15” | 30-37 cm
4’-5’ | 1.2-1.5 m
100-110 lb | 45-50 kg
20 years (average)
Vaquita
36.000
37.000
150.000
50.000
20.00
186000
GUIDE
3D
Vaquita
False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
Scale illustration of an average False Killer Whale compared to a human and similar species

False killer whales are marine animals grouped under the family Delphinidae, primarily inhabiting the warm tropical and temperate waters. To False killer whales, family and friendships are everything hence are extremely social preferring to swim and hunt in a large pod among themselves and even with other dolphin species. The animals are characterized by black or gray hue on their long slim bodies. Also, they spot sickle-shaped dorsal fin, narrow, short pointed flippers and lighter coating on their underside. They use echolocation for navigation and pursuing prey. False killer whales are whimsical, love to breach, and quickly adapt to life in captivity.

False Killer Whales have a total length between 16’-20’ (4.88-6.1 m), body height of 29”-38” (75-96 cm), and width of 46”-57” (116-146 cm). The typical weight of the False Killer Whale is in the range of 2,645-4,850 lb (1,200-2,200 kg). False Killer Whale have lifespans between 55-63 years.

Pair of elevation illustrations of the False Killer Whale seen from the side and top
False killer whales are marine animals grouped under the family Delphinidae, primarily inhabiting the warm tropical and temperate waters. To False killer whales, family and friendships are everything hence are extremely social preferring to swim and hunt in a large pod among themselves.

False Killer Whales have a total length between 16’-20’ (4.88-6.1 m), body height of 29”-38” (75-96 cm), and width of 46”-57” (116-146 cm). The typical weight of the False Killer Whale is in the range of 2,645-4,850 lb (1,200-2,200 kg). False Killer Whale have lifespans between 55-63 years.

Pair of elevation illustrations of the False Killer Whale seen from the side and top
False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
Height:
29”-38” | 75-96 cm
Width:
46”-57” | 116-146 cm
Length:
16’-20’ | 4.88-6.1 m
Depth:
Weight:
2,645-4,850 lb | 1,200-2,200 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Pseudorca crassidens
Lifespan
55-63 years

Drawings include:

False Killer Whale side elevation, front, top

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Finless Porpoise (Neophocaena sunameri)
Measured comparison illustration of the size of a Finless Porpoise to a typical person and similar species

Finless porpoise inhabits most of the areas or water of the Korean peninsula, Jiuduansha, and the Yellow and East China seas. They fall under the family Phocoenidae with the most distinct characteristic being lack of a true dorsal fin. These animals have an unusually steeper forehead, moderately large flippers, and bodies in uniform bright grey color. Compared to other porpoises, they are rarely social, prefer solitary or small schools, less energetic, and less showy, but can show tail stands and acts of breaching. Finless porpoises also prefer coastal waters, putting them at risk of death from human activity and entanglement in gill nets.

Finless Porpoises have a total length between 6.25’-7.5’ (1.91-2.29 m), body height of 14”-17” (36-43 cm), and width of 21”-25” (54-64 cm). The typical weight of the Finless Porpoise is in the range of 66-159 lb (30-72 kg). Finless Porpoise have lifespans between 10-20 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Finless Porpoise in top and side poses
Finless porpoise inhabits most of the areas or water of the Korean peninsula, Jiuduansha, and the Yellow and East China seas. They fall under the family Phocoenidae with the most distinct characteristic being lack of a true dorsal fin. These animals have an unusually steeper forehead.

Finless Porpoises have a total length between 6.25’-7.5’ (1.91-2.29 m), body height of 14”-17” (36-43 cm), and width of 21”-25” (54-64 cm). The typical weight of the Finless Porpoise is in the range of 66-159 lb (30-72 kg). Finless Porpoise have lifespans between 10-20 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Finless Porpoise in top and side poses
Finless Porpoise (Neophocaena sunameri)
Height:
14”-17” | 36-43 cm
Width:
21”-25” | 54-64 cm
Length:
6.25’-7.5’ | 1.91-2.29 m
Depth:
Weight:
66-159 lb | 30-72 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Neophocaena sunameri
Lifespan
10-20 years

Drawings include:

Finless Porpoise side elevation, front, top

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Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
Comparison drawing of the Harbour Porpoise compared to other similar species and a person

Harbour porpoises inhabit most coastal waters of the sub-arctic, plus North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. These lovers of the shallow bay, estuaries, and tidal channels are grouped in the family Phocoenidae. The Harbour porpoise has a compact package with a small rounded head and a robust, stocky body. Also, they have no snout, back covered in grey or black-brown color, and white on the underside. The animals are distinguishable by a small triangular fin set positioned next to the center of its back. They live in solitary and also small groups. They are likewise active, lively with the shortest lifespan.

Harbour Porpoises have a total length between 5’-6’ (1.52-1.83 m), body height of 14”-16” (35-41 cm), and width of 11”-13” (29-34 cm). The typical weight of the Harbour Porpoise is in the range of 99-198 lb (45-90 kg). Harbour Porpoise have lifespans between 8-20 years.

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the Harbour Porpoise viewed from the side and top
Harbour porpoises inhabit most coastal waters of the sub-arctic, plus North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. These lovers of the shallow bay, estuaries, and tidal channels are grouped in the family Phocoenidae. The Harbour porpoise has a compact package with a small rounded head and a robust body.

Harbour Porpoises have a total length between 5’-6’ (1.52-1.83 m), body height of 14”-16” (35-41 cm), and width of 11”-13” (29-34 cm). The typical weight of the Harbour Porpoise is in the range of 99-198 lb (45-90 kg). Harbour Porpoise have lifespans between 8-20 years.

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the Harbour Porpoise viewed from the side and top
Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)
Height:
14”-16” | 35-41 cm
Width:
11”-13” | 29-34 cm
Length:
5’-6’ | 1.52-1.83 m
Depth:
Weight:
99-198 lb | 45-90 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Phocoena phocoena
Lifespan
8-20 years

Drawings include:

Harbour Porpoise side elevation, front, top

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Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
Dimensioned side elevation drawing of a Common Bottlenose Dolphin measured for length with a scuba diver for scale

Common Bottlenose Dolphins are long-beaked dolphins and are also one of the most well-known water mammals on the planet. Their popular exposure in marine parks and high-trafficked beaches have contributed to their global presence. Bottlenose Dolphins can swim at an average of 15 mph (24km/h) and dive for 20 minutes but commonly hit the surface every 3 minutes. Common bottlenose dolphins hunt eels, squid, and fish and they swallow their food whole. Keeping a healthy diet, these dolphins can live up to 50 years.

The typical Bottlenose Dolphin has an overall height of 2’1”-2’11” (64-89 cm) and body length of 10’-14’ (310-430 cm). An average Bottlenose Dolphin weighs between 300-1,400 lb (136-625 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 20-30 years.

Collection of illustrations of the Common Bottlenose Dolphin drawn from the top, front and jumping positions
Common Bottlenose Dolphins are a species of long-beaked dolphins and one of the most well-known water mammals on the planet. At around around 1000 pounds and 13 feet (4 m) in length, Bottlenose Dolphins can swim at an average of 15 mph (24km/h) and dive for 20 minutes.

The typical Bottlenose Dolphin has an overall height of 2’1”-2’11” (64-89 cm) and body length of 10’-14’ (310-430 cm). An average Bottlenose Dolphin weighs between 300-1,400 lb (136-625 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 20-30 years.

Collection of illustrations of the Common Bottlenose Dolphin drawn from the top, front and jumping positions
Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
Height:
2’1”-2’11” | 64-89 cm
Width:
33”-47” | 83-119 cm
Length:
10’-14’ | 3.1-4.3 m
Depth:
Weight:
300-1,400 lb | 136-625 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Tursiops truncatus
Lifespan
20-30 years

Drawings include:
Common Bottlenose Dolphin side elevation, front, top, jumping

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Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
Measured comparison illustration of the size of a Irrawaddy Dolphin to a typical person and similar species

The Irrawaddy dolphin is distinguishable from other dolphins by their very expressive face. These oceanic dolphins are grouped under the family Delphinidae and prefer sea coasts, river outlets, and shallow waters of Southeast Asia, Bay of Bengal, and Indonesia. They are sociable, existing in small groups, slow swimmers, and may occasionally spit spout of water from their mouths. Irrawaddy dolphins lack beaks but are highly recognizable from their charismatic rounded face that makes them resemble baby belugas. Other traits include small dorsal fin but long and larger flippers and greyish body, though their belly is lighter. Irrawaddy dolphins also love to engage in cooperative fishing with local fishermen.

Irrawaddy Dolphins have a total length between 5.92’-9’ (1.8-2.74 m), body height of 14”-21” (36-54 cm), and width of 15”-23” (39-59 cm). The typical weight of the Irrawaddy Dolphin is in the range of 198-441 lb (90-200 kg). Irrawaddy Dolphin have lifespans between 15-30 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Irrawaddy Dolphin in top and side poses
The Irrawaddy dolphin is distinguishable from other dolphins by their very expressive face. These oceanic dolphins are grouped under the family Delphinidae and prefer sea coasts, river outlets, and shallow waters of Southeast Asia, Bay of Bengal, and Indonesia.

Irrawaddy Dolphins have a total length between 5.92’-9’ (1.8-2.74 m), body height of 14”-21” (36-54 cm), and width of 15”-23” (39-59 cm). The typical weight of the Irrawaddy Dolphin is in the range of 198-441 lb (90-200 kg). Irrawaddy Dolphin have lifespans between 15-30 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Irrawaddy Dolphin in top and side poses
Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
Height:
14”-21” | 36-54 cm
Width:
15”-23” | 39-59 cm
Length:
5.92’-9’ | 1.8-2.74 m
Depth:
Weight:
198-441 lb | 90-200 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Orcaella brevirostris
Lifespan
15-30 years

Drawings include:

Irrawaddy Dolphin side elevation, front, top

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