Pygmy killer whale - Wikipedia
The pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) is a poorly known and rarely seen oceanic dolphin. [3] It is the only species in the genus Feresa . It derives its common name from sharing some …
Pygmy Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
5 天之前 · Despite its common name, the pygmy killer whale is a small member of the oceanic dolphin family. They are often confused with false killer whales and melon-headed whales. …
Pygmy killer whale - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
Graced with an elegant, slender body and long, rounded flippers, pygmy killer whales are naturally svelte. Predominantly black or deep grey, their bodies are bedecked with a subtle yet well …
Pygmy killer whale - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ...
It derives its common name from sharing some physical characteristics with the orca also known as the killer whale. It is the smallest cetacean species that has the word "whale" in its common …
Pygmy Killer Whales ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Pygmy killer whales are described as aggressive animals that have been seen snapping their jaws, beating their flippers and flukes on the surface of the water, and growling. In captivity …
Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata) - Dolphins World
The pygmy killer whale has a thin body, a rounded head, and a narrow tail. It lacks the long snout that many people associate with dolphins. Its dorsal fin is high and curved at the tip just like its …
Pygmy Killer Whale - Animal Spot
Pygmy Killer Whales are known to be found in the tropics of the Pacific, Atlantic and the Indian Oceans. They are frequently seen in Hawaii and Japan. They are also found in the Gulf of …
ADW: Feresa attenuata: INFORMATION
Pygmy killer whales are easily misidentified as either juvenile false killer whales or melon-headed whales (McSweeney et al, 2008). Some of the distinguishable features of Feresa attenuata …
Pygmy Killer Whale – A Complete Guide to ... - Whaleopedia
Although most dolphins feed exclusively on fish and squid, there have been unconfirmed reports of pygmy killer whales attacking other species of dolphins. In captivity, this animal has …
Pygmy killer whale - Whale & Dolphin Conservation Australia
Graced with an elegant, slender body and long, rounded flippers, pygmy killer whales are naturally svelte. Predominantly black or deep grey, their bodies are bedecked with a subtle yet well …