False Killer Whale Skull
$424.00
The False Killer Whale is a species of dolphin that is the only extant representative of the genus Pseudorca. It is found in oceans worldwide mainly in tropical regions. The name “False Killer Whale” comes from having a skull similar to the Orca.
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Description
False Killer Whale Skull Replica measures 24.2 inches. False Killer Whale Skull is museum quality polyurethane resin cast. Made in USA. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). Our precise skull can be used as a teaching tool, museum skull exhibit, home décor skull, or office décor skull.
The False Killer Whale, False Pilot Whale or Pseudorca crassidens is a species of oceanic dolphin that is the only extant representative of the genus Pseudorca. It is found in oceans worldwide but mainly frequents tropical regions.
It was first described in 1846 as a species of porpoise based on a skull, which was revised when the first carcasses were observed in 1861. The name “false killer whale” comes from the similar skull characteristics to the killer whale (Orcinus orca).
The False Killer Whale or Pseudorca crassidens reaches a maximum length of 6 m (20 ft.), though size can vary around the world. It is highly sociable, known to form pods of up to 500 members, and can also form pods with other dolphin species, such as bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
The False Killer Whale or Pseudorca crassidens has also been known to feed on other dolphins, though it typically eats squid and fish. It is a deep-diving dolphin, with a maximum recorded depth of 3,043 ft.; its maximum speed is around 18 mph.
The False Killer Whale or Pseudorca crassidens easily adapts to captivity and is kept in several aquariums around the world, though its aggression towards other dolphins makes it less desirable.
It is threatened by fishing operations, as it can become entangled in fishing gear. It is brutally drive hunted in some Japanese villages.
The False Killer Whale or Pseudorca crassidens has a tendency to mass strand given its highly social nature, with the largest stranding consisting of 805 beached at Mar del Plata, Argentina. Most of what is known of this species comes from examining stranded individuals.
False Killer Whale Facts:
Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
CITES Appendix II (CITES)
Scientific classification:
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Infraorder: Cetacea
Family: Delphinidae
Genus: Pseudorca
Species: P. crassidens
Binomial name: Pseudorca crassidens
(Owen, 1846)
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| Weight | 30 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 24.2 in |
| World Whale Day - 3rd Sunday of February | World Whale Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of February each year to recognize whales and raise awareness of the threats they face. The day began in Maui, Hawaii in 1980 to honor the humpback whales that migrate to the islands each winter to give birth. The Pacific Whale Foundation organizes events that include parades, activities for children, and fun characters. |
