False Killer Whale [Pseudorca]

Description

Pseudorca, with its sole representative being the False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens), resembles the larger killer whale but lacks the distinct coloration. These dolphins have a slender body, a long, narrow dorsal fin, and a dark gray to black coloration. They are highly social and known to form mixed-species groups. False killer whales are widespread in warm and temperate seas and feed on fish and cephalopods.

Species

False Killer Whale [Pseudorca crassidens]

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