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False killer whale
Order : Cetacea
Suborder : Odontoceti
Family : Delphinidae
Genus : Pseudorca
Facts about the genus Pseudorca, the false killer whale
Pseudorca is one of the most common species of cetaceans involved in mass stranding (Jefferson et al.
The false killer whale is a large dolphin that may associate with other dolphin species, perhaps to hunt cooperatively, yet is also known to eat other
The False Killer Whale is a [CITIES-listed Endangered Species]
The False Killer Whale is found in all oceans of the world, including the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
The false killer whale, also known as a pseudorca, is an offshore species found mainly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperature seas.
The word pseudorca is derived from the Greek word pseudos meaning "false" and the Latin word orca which means "some kind of whale". (Full text)
Actually, both the killer whale and the false killer whale are members of the dolphin family. (Full text)
The False Killer Whale is a social animal - it lives in groups of 10-50 . (Full text)
If the audiogram of the young Pseudorca is representative for the species, it is surprising at first glance to find that the spectral peaks of some clicks are found well above the upper hearing limit. (Full text)
The killer whale, and it lesser known cousin, the false killer whale, are known to eat other marine mammals, including baleen whales and dolphins. (Full text)
The vertical beam of Pseudorca is directed between 0 degrees and -5 degrees downward. (Full text)
The other animals we have (2 male and 2 female Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, a Risso's dolphin, and a false killer whale) are usually more serene when they eat. (Full text)
BREEDING The breeding habits of the false killer whale are poorly understood. (Full text)
The False Killer Whale is a social animal - it lives in groups of 10-50 and exceptionally in groups as large as 300. (Full text)
The False Killer Whale is an efficient pack hunter. (Full text)
- Maximum depth: 30 meters; average depth 20 meters - Marine lives: Oriental sweetlip, fire goby, occasionally manta ray and false killer whale are reported found here. (Full text)
The false killer whale are an oceanic species of toothed whales and have a rounded snout, medium-sized hooked fin set mid back with a distinctly bent flipper. (Full text)
Kasuya has investigated the diets of the four species involved, and concludes that Pseudorca is the only species “that interferes significantly and directly with the fishery for the share of yellowtail”. (Full text)
The Pseudorca is a long and slender looking whale with a dorsal fin similar to that of a young killer whale before it becomes an adult. (Full text)
Brenda Peterson May 12, 2004 Looks like the pseudorca is still hanging around the South Sound area. (Full text)