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Long-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala melas

Taxonomy

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

About

The long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) is a large species of oceanic dolphin. It shares the genus Globicephala with the short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Long-finned pilot whales are known as such because of their unusually long pectoral fins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-finned Pilot Whale?
The scientific name of Long-finned Pilot Whale is Globicephala melas.
What kingdom does Long-finned Pilot Whale belong to?
Long-finned Pilot Whale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Long-finned Pilot Whale belong to?
Long-finned Pilot Whale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Long-finned Pilot Whale belong to?
Long-finned Pilot Whale belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Long-finned Pilot Whale belong to?
Long-finned Pilot Whale belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Long-finned Pilot Whale belong to?
Long-finned Pilot Whale belongs to the family Delphinidae.
What genus does Long-finned Pilot Whale belong to?
Long-finned Pilot Whale belongs to the genus Globicephala.