dcsimg
Phil Myers, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor   cc-by-nc-sa-3.0

Orcinus orca (Orca) is a species of mammals in the family Delphinidae. They are listed as critically endangered by IUCN, as endangered by COSEWIC, and in cites appendix ii. They are diurnal carnivores. Individuals are known to live for 1200 months and can grow to 9 m. They have parental care (cooperative breeding and female provides care). They rely on swimming and lift powered swimming to move around.

show all records
show all records
  • URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/CITES_II
  • Definition: Appendix II lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled. It also includes so-called "look-alike species", i.e. species whose specimens in trade look like those of species listed for conservation reasons. International trade in specimens of Appendix-II species may be authorized by the granting of an export permit or re-export certificate. No import permit is necessary for these species under CITES (although a permit is needed in some countries that have taken stricter measures than CITES requires). Permits or certificates should only be granted if the relevant authorities are satisfied that certain conditions are met, above all that trade will not be detrimental to the survival of the species in the wild. (See Article IV of the Convention)
  • Source: https://www.speciesplus.net/#/taxon_concepts/6391/legal
show all records
show all records
show all records
show all records
  • URI: https://eol.org/schema/terms/lift_based_swimming
  • Definition: Hydrofoils, or fins, are used to push against the water to create a normal force to provide thrust, propelling the animal through water. The reduction of fin cross-sectional area helps to minimize drag, and therefore increase efficiency. Regardless of size of the animal, at any particular speed, maximum possible lift is proportional to (wing area) x (speed)<sup>2</sup>. Dolphins and whales have large, horizontal caudal hydrofoils, while many fish and sharks have vertical caudal hydrofoils.
show all records

EOL has data for 62 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Orca. View this species on GBIF