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False Killer Whale

Pseudorca crassidens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Delphinidae ›Genus: Pseudorca

About

The false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) is the fourth-largest dolphin, a member of Delphinidae, the oceanic dolphin family. It lives in temperate and tropical waters throughout the world. As its name implies, the false killer whale shares characteristics with the more widely known killer whale (Orcinus orca), though the species belong to different genera within Delphinidae; as well as similarities in appearance, both species attack and kill other marine mammals. The false killer whale has not...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Killer Whale?
The scientific name of False Killer Whale is Pseudorca crassidens.
What kingdom does False Killer Whale belong to?
False Killer Whale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does False Killer Whale belong to?
False Killer Whale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does False Killer Whale belong to?
False Killer Whale belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does False Killer Whale belong to?
False Killer Whale belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does False Killer Whale belong to?
False Killer Whale belongs to the family Delphinidae.
What genus does False Killer Whale belong to?
False Killer Whale belongs to the genus Pseudorca.