False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
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.
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.