false killer whale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (प्राणी)

Phylum

Chordata (रज्जुकी)

Class

Mammalia (स्तनधारी)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Pseudorca

Species

Pseudorca crassidens (false killer whale)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 偽虎鯨

Spanish Orca-falsa

French faux-orque

German Kleiner Schwertwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of false killer whale?

The scientific name of false killer whale is Pseudorca crassidens. It belongs to the genus Pseudorca.

What is the conservation status of false killer whale?

false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does false killer whale live?

false killer whale 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 false killer whale belong to?

false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) belongs to the genus Pseudorca, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What kingdom does false killer whale belong to?

false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).