How many pilot whales are there?

There are an estimated 1 million long-finned pilot whales and approximately 200,000 short-finned pilot whales worldwide.

Is every pilot whale 20 feet long?

Both long-finned and short-finned pilot whales are about 4–6 metres (13–20 feet) long, males of both species being larger than females. Both species are black, and some individuals have a pale elongated anchor-shaped mark adorning the throat and chest.

How big is a pilot whale?

Long-finned pilot whale: 800 kg
Short-finned pilot whale: 1,000 – 3,000 kg
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What is the scientific name for pilot whale?

Globicephala
Pilot whales/Scientific names

How big can a pilot whale get to be?

1. Pilot whales live nearly everywhere in the world, with long-finned pilot whales ( Globicephala melas) generally found in colder waters and short-finned pilot whales ( Globicephala macrorhynchus) preferring tropical and subtropical waters. 2. Males can reach up to 25 feet and can weigh as much as three tons.

Where do pilot whales live in the world?

Pilot whales live nearly everywhere in the world, with long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) generally found in colder waters and short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) preferring tropical and subtropical waters.

When does a pilot whale become sexually mature?

Short-finned pilot whales grow more slowly than long-finned pilot whales. For the short-finned pilot whale, females become sexually mature at 9 years old and males at about 13–16 years. For the long-finned pilot whale, females reach maturity at around eight years and males at around 12 years.

Is the pilot whale the same as the long finned whale?

The short-finned pilot whale ( Globicephala macrorhynchus) and the long-finned pilot whale ( G. melas) are similar in appearance except for the pronounced difference in flipper length between the two species. Both species are found in all the oceans of the world except the Arctic; however, long-finned pilot whales are not found in tropical waters.