Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

False Killer Whale (species: Pseudorca crassidens)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:30:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Off reef crest between Lizard Head and Sourht Island

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 0 m and 0 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 10 specimens.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • The record does not indicate whether reproduction was occurring.

Largest was about 4 m, smallest about 2 m. Small one did some headstands, showing tail above water. Consistent whistle calls heard underwater, no clicks. 

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