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Zwerggrindwal

Feresa attenuata

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 小虎鯨
Spanish Orca pigmea
French Epaulard pygmée
German Zwerggrindwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zwerggrindwal?
The scientific name of Zwerggrindwal is Feresa attenuata. It belongs to the genus Feresa.
What is the conservation status of Zwerggrindwal?
Zwerggrindwal (Feresa attenuata) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zwerggrindwal live?
Zwerggrindwal is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Zwerggrindwal belong to?
Zwerggrindwal (Feresa attenuata) belongs to the genus Feresa, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.
What kingdom does Zwerggrindwal belong to?
Zwerggrindwal (Feresa attenuata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Feresa — 1 Species

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Zwerggrindwal
Feresa attenuata
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