Orcinus orca

Orca (Killer Whale)

6-9 metrů
50-80 let (samice can exceed 100)
Nedostatek dat
O druhu

Orca (Killer Whale)

The orca is the ocean's supreme apex predator — intelligent, highly social, and found in every ocean on Earth. In Mexican waters, orcas are encountered in the Sea of Cortez, particularly between October and May, where they hunt mobula rays, sea lions, and other prey. Different ecotypes specialise in different diets, from fish to marine mammals. Their complex social structures, sophisticated hunting strategies, and distinctive black-and-white colouration make every encounter unforgettable.

Velikost

6-9 metrů (samci větší)

Hmotnost

3,600-5,400 kg (samci až 9,000 kg)

Délka života

50-80 let (samice can exceed 100)

Stav

Nedostatek dat

Kde je najdete

Nejlepší potápěčské lokality

Sea Of Cortez, MexikoLoreto, MexikoLa Paz, MexikoNorwegian Fjords (tromsø)British Columbia, KanadaIslandNový ZélandAntarktidaGalapágy

Potápěčské tipy

In-water encounters with orcas are rare and typically happen by snorkelling, not scuba diving (bubbles can deter them). If you encounter orcas, enter the water quietly, maintain a respectful distance, and never approach directly. Let them come to you. These are wild apex predators — treat every encounter with respect.

Nejlepší sezóna

October to May in the Sea of Cortez

Prostředí

All oceans, from polar to tropical waters. In Mexico: Sea of Cortez, Pacific coast

Strava

Highly varied by ecotype: fish, squid, rays, sharks, seals, dolphins, and whales
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Zajímavosti

1

Orcas have the second-largest brain of any ocean creature and demonstrate culture, language dialects, and teaching behaviour

2

Different orca populations have entirely different diets and never interbreed

3

They can swim at speeds up to 56 km/h, making them the fastest marine mammal

4

In the Sea of Cortez, orcas have been filmed herding and feeding on massive schools of mobula rays

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