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Antartic Killer Whale

Orcinus glacialis, proposed as a new species,
Is a sub species of the normal Orcinus Orca

It is smaller, has a yellow-ish color on the white bodyparts,
the eyepatch is smaller and placed a little more forward
and lives in colder waters around the Antartic.

Facts

Scientific Name:

Orcinus glacialis

Length:

5-7 m long / 15-19 ft

Weight:

up to 6 tonnes / 14,636 lb.

Age:

up to 80

Total Population:

over 80,000 individuals

Map Range:

Captivity

Current Antartic Killer Whales in Captivity:

There are currently no Antartic Killer Whales in captivity.

Past Antartic Killer Whales in Captivity:

No past cases are known of Antartic Killer Whales in Captivity.