Physical Characteristics At A Glance
Field ID: Stocky body, bulbous forehead, no prominent beak, long flippers sharply pointed at the tip, black or dark grey color, fin set forward on body, fluke raised before deep dive, may float motionless at the surface, frequently seen in very large groups, prefers deep water, may be approached.
Length (metres): Adults are 3.5 - 6.5 metres in length. When they are born short-finned pilot whales are about 1.4-1.9 metres long.
Weight: At birth, Short-finned Pilot Whales weigh about 60 kg (135 lb). A fully grown adult will weigh between 1 and 4 tons.
Diet: Fish, Squid, Octopus
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