How deep does the False Killer Whale live?

The False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens) is typically found at 0–2332 m.

How big does the False Killer Whale get?

The False Killer Whale grows to about 6 m.

False Killer Whale

Pseudorca crassidens

Group: Dolphin
Typical depth: 0–2332 m
Max size: 6 m
IUCN status: NT

Despite the name this is a large dolphin, reaching about six metres and travelling in groups of ten to sixty through shallow and deep offshore water. They fan out across a band several kilometres wide to find prey, share food with one another, and hunt fish such as mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna along with squid.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137104.

FAQ

How deep does the False Killer Whale live?: The False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens) is typically found at 0–2332 m.
How big does the False Killer Whale get?: The False Killer Whale grows to about 6 m.