- Short-finned pilot whaleGlobicephala macrorhynchus is the short-finned pilot whale, one of the two species of cetaceans in the genus Globicephala123. It is part of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae)1. Short-finned pilot whales are similar to their relative, the long-finned pilot whale, and can be differentiated by its more robust body and slightly shorter flippers2. Short-finned pilot whales are among the most common cetaceans to engage in mass strandings in the southeastern United States4.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is one of the two species of cetaceans in the genus Globicephala, which it shares with the long-finned pilot whale (G. melas). It is part of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae).en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-finned_pilot_whaleGlobicephala macrorhynchus Description: Short-finned pilot whales are part of the Delphinidae family, as are common dolphins and false killer whales, and are one of two species of the genus Globicephala. They are similar to their relative, the long-finned pilot whale, and can be differentiated by its more robust body a slightly shorter flippers.www.ascobans.org/en/species/globicephala-macro…Pilot whales are cetaceans belonging to the genus Globicephala. The two extant species are the long-finned pilot whale (G. melas) and the short-finned pilot whale (G. macrorhynchus).en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_whaleShort-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) are among the most common cetaceans to engage in mass strandings in the southeastern United States. Because these are primarily pelagic, continental shelf-edge animals, much of what is known about this species has derived from mass stranding events.www.usgs.gov/publications/movements-and-dive-p…
- nounpilot whale (noun) · pilot whales (plural noun)
- a toothed whale that has black skin with a grey anchor-shaped marking on the chin, a low dorsal fin, and a square bulbous head. Also called blackfish.
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The short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is one of the two species of cetaceans in the genus Globicephala, which it shares with the long-finned pilot whale (G. melas). It is part of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae). It has a worldwide distribution with a global population of about 700,000, … See more
The name "pilot whale" originated with an early theory that pods were "piloted" by a leader. Other common names include the "pothead whale" (after the bulbous melon), and "blackfish" (a … See more
Short-finned pilot whales are found in both coastal and pelagic waters in temperate and tropical regions of the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific … See more
The total of all available abundance estimates for short-finned pilot whales is approximately 700,000 individuals, but populations vary … See more
The short-finned pilot whale was listed on the IUCN Red List as Data Deficient in 2008, and remains data-poor in much of its range, especially in the Southern Hemisphere and in … See more
Short-finned pilot whales are black to dark gray/brown, with a thick tail stock, fluke with sharply pointed tips, bulbous head, and a broad, sickle-shaped dorsal fin. Coloration typically … See more
Social lives
Short-finned pilot whales are long-lived, slow to reproduce, and highly social animals. They are usually found in pods of 10 to 30 individuals, though groups of up to several hundred short-finned pilot whales have been … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Indische griend - Wikipedia
De Indische griend (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is een opvallend donkergekleurde griend met een bol voorhoofd en een zeer korte snuit. De rugvin is sterk gekromd. De Indische griend behoort tot de subfamilie van de Globicephalinae.
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Short-Finned Pilot Whale | NOAA Fisheries
WebMar 8, 2023 · Short-finned pilot whales mature at around 10 years of age. The maximum lifespan is 45 years for males and 60 years for females. Females have calves every 5 to 8 years. Older females do not give birth …
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WebRead about Globicephala macrorhynchus (short-finned pilot whale) on the Animal Diversity Web.
Pilot whale - Wikipedia
WebGlobicephalus. Pilot whales are cetaceans belonging to the genus Globicephala. The two extant species are the long-finned pilot whale ( G. melas) and the short-finned pilot whale ( G. macrorhynchus ). The two …
Pilot whale | Habitat, Size, & Facts | Britannica
WebA group of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorynchus) swimming off the coast of the Canary Islands. (more) pilot whale, (genus Globicephala ), either of two species of small, slender toothed whales of …
Globicephala macrorhynchus | ASCOBANS
WebDescription: Short-finned pilot whales are part of the Delphinidae family, as are common dolphins and false killer whales, and are one of two species of the genus Globicephala. …
OBIS-SEAMAP Species Profile - Globicephala macrorhynchus
WebGlobicephala macrorhynchus: Author: Gray, 1846: Taxonomic Rank: Species: Taxonomic # 180466: Common Names: English: Short-finned Pilot Whale
Short‐finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) of the …
WebNov 26, 2018 · Short‐finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) of the Mariana Archipelago: Individual affiliations, movements, and spatial use - Hill - 2019 - Marine …
Pilot Whales ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
WebPilot whales, Globicephala macrorhynchus (Gray, 1846), are large, social cetaceans that belong to the dolphin family. They are found in temperate and tropical waters around the world, often in deep offshore areas. Pilot …
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