Orcinus - Wikipedia Orcinus is a genus of Delphinidae, the family of carnivorous marine mammals known as dolphins It includes the largest delphinid species, Orcinus orca, known as the orca or killer whale Two extinct species are recognised, Orcinus paleorca and O citoniensis, describing fossilised remains of the genus [2] The other extinct species O meyeri is
OBIS-SEAMAP Species Profile - Orcinus orca - Duke University Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Subclass: Theria Infraclass: Eutheria Order: Cetacea Suborder: Odontoceti Family: Delphinidae Genus: Orcinus
Killer whale | Definition Facts | Britannica killer whale, (Orcinus orca), largest member of the dolphin family (Delphinidae) The killer whale is easy to identify by its size and its striking coloration: jet black on top and pure white below with a white patch behind each eye, another extending up each flank, and a variable “saddle patch” just behind the dorsal fin
Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service Killer Whales are distinctively marked, with a black back, white chest and sides, and a white patch above and behind the eye Calves are born with a yellowish or orange tint, which fades to white Killer Whales have a heavy and stocky body and a large dorsal fin with a dark grey "saddle patch" at the fin's rear Males can be up to 9 5 m long (31 ft) and weigh in excess of 6 tonnes; it has been
Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries Southern Resident killer whales encountered during NOAA's PODs (Pacific Orcinus Distribution Survey) in October 2021 near the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca Credit: NOAA Fisheries Brad Hanson
Facts about orcas (killer whales) - Whale Dolphin Conservation USA Orcinus translates to ‘of the kingdom of the dead,’ and orca refers to a kind of whale We know that orcas are top predators, yes, but not the vicious ‘whale killers’ that the ancient mariners thought them to be
Orcas (Killer Whales) ~ MarineBio Conservation Society Orcas (formerly known as killer whales, blackfish, and murder pandas ), Orcinus orca (Linnaeus, 1758), are actually dolphins And they are the largest of the dolphin family
Orcas (Killer whales) | National Geographic Orcinus orca Type: Mammals Diet: Carnivore Group Name: Pod Average Life Span In The Wild: 50 to 80 years Size: 23 to 32 feet Weight: Up to 6 tons Size relative to a bus: IUCN Red List Status:?
(Orcinus) - Marine Life Identification Orcinus refers to a fascinating genus of marine mammals known as orcas or killer whales These remarkable creatures are not only the largest members of the dolphin family but also exhibit some of the most intelligent and complex behaviors in the animal kingdom
Orca - National Wildlife Federation Orcinus orca Status: Endangered Classification: Mammal Description Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the world’s most easily recognized marine mammals The largest member of the dolphin family, orcas are highly intelligent and social animals, spending their lives in groups or pods where they hunt together and share