Mammal

short-finned pilot whale Facts Globicephala macrorhynchus

MammalCarnivore

Diet: The diet preferences and foraging habits of short-finned pilot whales are still poorly understood, however, they are known to be deep-divers, and are generally found foraging on the steep slopes along the continental shelf break.
Lifespan: Up to 63 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Classification

Family: Delphinidae. Order: Artiodactyla.

What Do short-finned pilot whales Eat?

Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: the diet preferences and foraging habits of short-finned pilot whales are still poorly understood, however, they are known to be deep-divers, and are generally found foraging on the steep slopes along the continental shelf break.

short-finned pilot whale Conservation Status

short-finned pilot whale is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.