False Killer Whale
Pseudorca Crassidens
© 2025 MarineWise
Quick Facts
Scientific name
Pseudorca Crassidens
Other names
False Pilot Whale
Size
Up to 6 m (20 ft)
Weight
Up to 2,300 kgs (5,100 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper pelagic waters in temperate and tropical waters, preferring tropical areas
Depth Range
Up to 930 m (2,952 ft)
