Over the last few decades, as wild orca research has expanded, researchers have described different forms or types of orcas. Known as ecotypes, these distinct types of orcas differ in …

The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. The only extant species in the genus Orcinus, it is recognizable by its black-and …

Orcas or killer whales have a cosmopolitan distribution and several distinct populations or types have been documented or suggested. Three to five types of orcas may be distinct enough to …

2024年11月25日 · Also known as killer whales, orcas (Orcinus orca) are one of the world's most effective and versatile predators. Although they are marine mammals and cannot walk on land, …

2020年6月20日 · Killer whales (orca) ignite some debate when it comes to classification. There are known to be eleven different types of killer whale in our oceans, each with specific …

There are two recognized species of killer whales: the resident killer whale (Orcinus orca) and the transient killer whale (Orcinus orca). The resident killer whale is further divided into three …

2025年1月3日 · Current research identifies at least three primary ecotypes of orcas: Resident, Transient, and Offshore orcas. Each of these groups exhibits unique behaviors, social …

2025年3月6日 · So, what are the 7 levels of classification for an orca? These are: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. Each level provides a more specific …

2021年7月6日 · While they are called killer whales at times, orcas are actually the largest animal of the Delphinidae (dolphin) family. There are 38 different species in this family and members …

Scientists divide orcas into three types: 1) residents, who stay close to shore in a given area, prey mostly on fish and are relatively easy to approach and study; 2) transients (Bigg's Orcas), who …