Sperm Whale

Physeter macrocephalus

More photos in Seabook

Max Size

See in App

Max Weight

See in App

Max Depth

2250 m

Description

Physeter macrocephalus is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of genus Physeter, and one of three extant species in the sperm whale family, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia. Other names: Cachalot. Biology Exte... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Montenegro Norway +186 more in Seabook

Colors

black

grey

Social Behaviour

Group

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable