How deep does the Pygmy Killer Whale live?

The Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata) is typically found at 0–759 m.

How big does the Pygmy Killer Whale get?

The Pygmy Killer Whale grows to about 2.6 m.

Pygmy Killer Whale

Feresa attenuata

Group: Dolphin
Typical depth: 0–759 m
Max size: 2.6 m
IUCN status: LC

Despite the name this is a small toothed whale, a true dolphin relative that rarely tops two and a half metres. It travels offshore in tight groups of under fifty, hunting fish and squid, and now and then it turns aggressive and attacks other dolphins.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Feresa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137095.

FAQ

How deep does the Pygmy Killer Whale live?: The Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata) is typically found at 0–759 m.
How big does the Pygmy Killer Whale get?: The Pygmy Killer Whale grows to about 2.6 m.