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