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False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)

Tall hooked dorsal fin, cucumber‑shaped

Small flukes with a deep median notch

Small rounded head without a snout

Long straight jawline

Black to dark gray with pale underside

Pointed flippers showing a distinct elbow

  • Length: Large black dolphin measuring roughly 4–6 metres

  • Group Size: Highly social, forming groups of dozens to hundreds

  • Key Features: Slender black body, rounded head, long tapered flippers

  • Behaviour: Fast, active swimmer; cooperative hunter with strong bonds

  • Habitat: Deep tropical to warm‑temperate offshore waters worldwide

  • Conservation Status: Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List

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