Short-Finned Pilot Whale
Globicephala macrorhynchus
- Group: Dolphin
- Typical depth: 0–2418 m
- Max size: 6.1 m
- IUCN status: LC
A deep water hunter of squid, this whale gathers in tight, gregarious pods yet peels off to chase prey alone, diving past 2,000 metres into the dark. Bulls grow to around 6 metres, and the rounded head gives the pilot whales their bluff profile.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Globicephala
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137096.
FAQ
- How deep does the Short-Finned Pilot Whale live?
- The Short-Finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is typically found at 0–2418 m.
- How big does the Short-Finned Pilot Whale get?
- The Short-Finned Pilot Whale grows to about 6.1 m.