Common Dolphin vs Orca
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Common Dolphin
2.4 m
Human
1.75 m
Orca
9.8 m
| Common Dolphin | Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 70–110 kg | 2700–6000 kg |
| Length | 1.7–2.4 m | 5.5–9.8 m |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h | 56 km/h |
| Lifespan | 20–25 yrs | 50–90 yrs |
| Gestation | 330 days | 510 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Ocean, Coast | Ocean, Coast |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | – |
| Family | Delphinidae | Delphinidae |
| Order | Cetacea | Artiodactyla |