Orca común

Orcinus orca

Data Deficient ?

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

8.0 m

Weight

5.4 t

Population

50.0K

Trend

? Unknown

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About

El mayor miembro de la familia de los delfínidos, la orca (Orcinus orca) puede alcanzar hasta 9 metros de longitud y 6 toneladas de peso, y se encuentra en todos los océanos desde el Ártico hasta el Antártico. Es un depredador apex que vive en grupos matrilineales con dialectos distintos, estrategias de caza y tradiciones culturales que difieren entre poblaciones. Algunas poblaciones se especializan en peces, otras en mamíferos marinos. Sin depredadores naturales, las orcas ocupan la cima de todas las cadenas tróficas marinas que habitan.

Fun Facts

✨ Orcas live in matrilineal family groups.
✨ Different populations specialize in different prey.
✨ They can swim at speeds of 56 km/h.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Orca común is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Estimated Population

50.0K

Population Trend

? Unknown

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Orcinus (Orcas)

Species

Orcinus orca (Orca común)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 虎鯨

Spanish Orca común

French orque

German Schwertwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orca común?

The scientific name of Orca común is Orcinus orca. It belongs to the genus Orcinus.

What is the conservation status of Orca común?

Orca común (Orcinus orca) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is unknown.

Where does Orca común live?

Orca común is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Orca común belong to?

Orca común (Orcinus orca) belongs to the genus Orcinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What does Orca común eat?

Orca común is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Orca común live?

Orca común has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many Orca común are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Orca común (Orcinus orca) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Orca común belong to?

Orca común (Orcinus orca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).