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SPECIES PROFILE
False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
Pseudorca
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Worldwide
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Deep ocean
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Cetacea
FAMILY
Delphinidae
GENUS
Pseudorca
📋 Description
SIZE
4-6 m body, 1-2 tonnes
COLORATION
Dark grey
ADAPTATIONS
Social, deep diver
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Deep ocean
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Worldwide
REPRODUCTION
1 calf every 3-4 years
DIET DETAILS
Fish, squid
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Bycatch
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The false killer whale is actually a dolphin and is very social.
2
It is known for mass strandings.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Mediterranean (strandings)
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Rare; occasional strandings or sightings.
