虎鯨 (Epaulard)

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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作为海豚科体型最大的成员，虎鲸（Orcinus orca）体长可达9米，体重6吨，分布于从北极到南极的所有海洋。以母系群体生活的顶级捕食者，不同种群具有独特的方言、狩猎策略和文化传统。一些种群专门捕食鱼类，另一些则捕食海洋哺乳动物。没有天敌，虎鲸位于其所栖居的每条海洋食物链的顶端。

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

虎鯨 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 (虎鯨)

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 虎鯨?

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

What is the conservation status of 虎鯨?

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

Where does 虎鯨 live?

虎鯨 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 虎鯨 belong to?

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

What does 虎鯨 eat?

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

How long does 虎鯨 live?

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

How many 虎鯨 are left in the wild?

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

What kingdom does 虎鯨 belong to?

虎鯨 (Orcinus orca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).