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Sperm Whale

Physeter macrocephalus

Seabook: Sperm Whale

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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

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Colors

black
grey

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Group

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable