Species MammalsPygmy Killer Whale

Pygmy Killer Whale

Feresa attenuata

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Illustration of Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata)

The Pygmy Killer Whale is a rare, poorly known open-ocean dolphin occasionally sighted off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America in tropical and warm-temperate waters. Despite its fearsome name, it is much smaller than the killer whale, reaching about 8 feet in length. It has been documented attacking other dolphin species and has an aggressive reputation among cetaceans.

Habitat
Deep, warm offshore oceanic waters of tropical and subtropical seas
Diet
Fish, squid, and possibly other small cetaceans
How common
Rare

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