pygmy killer whale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Feresa

Species

Feresa attenuata (pygmy killer whale)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 小虎鯨

Spanish Orca pigmea

French Epaulard pygmée

German Zwerggrindwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pygmy killer whale?

The scientific name of pygmy killer whale is Feresa attenuata. It belongs to the genus Feresa.

What is the conservation status of pygmy killer whale?

pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pygmy killer whale live?

pygmy killer whale is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does pygmy killer whale belong to?

pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) belongs to the genus Feresa, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What kingdom does pygmy killer whale belong to?

pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).