The top speed it can reach is 45km/h (30mph). The average weight is 6,804-8,618kg (15,000-19,000lbs). Killer Whale (orcinus orca) usually is 5-8m (16-26ft). These mammals usually live 50-60 years. Killer Whale is a mammal that usually inhabits ocean and coastal waters worldwide. It has a smooth skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore.
Facts about killer whales
Name | Killer Whale |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Colour | Black, white |
Type | Mammal |
Genus | Orcinus |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Size | 5-8m (16-26ft) |
Order | Cetacea |
Weight | 6,804-8,618kg (15,000-19,000lbs) |
Life Span | 50-60 years |
Class | Mammalia |
Diet | Carnivore |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Main Prey | Seal, fish, squid |
Top Speed | 45km/h (30mph) |
Habitat | Ocean and coastal waters worldwide |
Predators | Human, larger sharks |
Scientific Name | Orcinus orca |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Lifestyle | Pod |
Family | Delphinidae |