Long-finned pilot whale
The long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) is a carnivorous mammal.
The long-finned pilot whale or pothead whale is a large species of oceanic dolphin. It shares the genus Globicephala with the short-finned pilot whale. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Globicephala melas
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Delphinidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Marine
- Weight
- 800 kg
- Length
- 5.7 m
- Lifespan
- 60 years
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a long-finned pilot whale eat?
The long-finned pilot whale is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a long-finned pilot whale?
The long-finned pilot whale weighs around 800 kg and measures about 5.7 m.
How long do long-finned pilot whales live?
In the wild, the long-finned pilot whale can live up to about 60 years.
Is the long-finned pilot whale endangered?
The long-finned pilot whale is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.