Watercolor illustration of Gewöhnlicher Grindwal (Globicephala melas)

Gewöhnlicher Grindwal

Globicephala melas

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The American Black-Fish (Globicephala melas) is a species in the genus Globicephala. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Venezuela.

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ballena Piloto
French globicéphale noir
German Gewöhnlicher Grindwal
Portuguese Cachalote-anão
Arabic كروي الرأس الشائع [Kouraoui Arras Achaii]
Turkish Siyah Yunus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gewöhnlicher Grindwal?
The scientific name of Gewöhnlicher Grindwal is Globicephala melas. It belongs to the genus Globicephala.
Where does Gewöhnlicher Grindwal live?
Gewöhnlicher Grindwal is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Venezuela.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Venezuela.
What family does Gewöhnlicher Grindwal belong to?
Gewöhnlicher Grindwal (Globicephala melas) belongs to the genus Globicephala, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.
What kingdom does Gewöhnlicher Grindwal belong to?
Gewöhnlicher Grindwal (Globicephala melas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gewöhnlicher Grindwal?
The closest relatives of Gewöhnlicher Grindwal in the genus Globicephala include Indischer Grindwal.

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Globicephala — 2 Species

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Gewöhnlicher Grindwal
Globicephala melas
NE
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Indischer Grindwal
Globicephala macrorhynchus
DD

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