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Bookmark or Share- Pilot whale - IWCThere are two species of pilot whales: Short finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), which are mainly found in tropical and warm-temperate regions, and long-finned pilot whales (G. melas), which inhabit colder waters and are further subdivided into three sub-species: the Southern long-finned pilot whale (G. m. edwardii), the North ...
- Long-finned pilot whale - WikipediaThe long-finned pilot whale, or pothead whale (Globicephala melas) is a large species of oceanic dolphin. It shares the genus Globicephala with the short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Long-finned pilot whales are known as such because of their unusually long pectoral fins.
- Pilot whale | Habitat, Size, & Facts | BritannicaPilot whale, either of two species of small, slender toothed whales with a round bulging forehead, a short beaklike snout, and slender pointed flippers. Pilot whales are about 4–6 metres (13–20 feet) long, with males larger than females.
- Pilot whale - WikipediaPilot whales are among the largest of the oceanic dolphins, exceeded in size only by the orca. They and other large members of the dolphin family are also known as blackfish. Pilot whales feed primarily on squid, but will also hunt large demersal fish such as cod and turbot.
- Pilot Whales: Habitat, Behavior, and Conservation Efforts ...Pilot whales are fascinating creatures that belong to the dolphin family (learn more about dolphins here), though they’re often referred to as whales because of their size. Their scientific name, Globicephala, translates to “round head,” a fitting description given their distinctive appearance.
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