Orca (Orcinus orca)
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Common name
Species name
Orcinus orca
ARKive fact
Male orcas have the tallest dorsal fin known in the animal kingdom, measuring up to six feet high in mature males, it can be as tall as a man.
Conservation status
Data Deficient
Distribution
Found in every ocean, the orca is one of the most widely distributed animals known.
Habitat
Inhabits both coastal and offshore waters. It has also been known to venture into estuaries.
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