Pygmy Killer Whale

The pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) is a poorly known and rarely seen oceanic dolphin. It is the only species in the genus Feresa. It derives its common name from sharing some physical characteristics with the orca, also known as the killer whale. It is the smallest cetacean species that has the word "whale" in its common name. Although the species has been known to be extremely aggressive in captivity, this aggressive behavior has not been observed in the wild.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pygmy Killer Whale being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Peponocephala electra
• Pseudorca crassidens
• Steno bredanensis
• Globicephala macrorhynchus
• Globicephala melas
• Tursiops truncatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Artiodactyla

Family

Delphinidae

Genus

Feresa

Species

Feresa attenuata

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