False Killer Whale
Pseudorca Crassidens
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePseudorca Crassidens
Other namesFalse Pilot Whale
SizeUp to 6 m (20 ft)
WeightUp to 2,300 kgs (5,100 lbs)
FamilyDelphinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper pelagic waters in temperate and tropical waters, preferring tropical areas
Depth RangeUp to 930 m (2,952 ft)
