Watercolor illustration of Ballena-picuda de Couvier (Ziphius cavirostris)

Ballena-picuda de Couvier

Ziphius cavirostris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order
Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Hyperoodontidae
Genus
Ziphius
Species
Ziphius cavirostris (Ballena-picuda de Couvier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Akabou
Chinese 柯氏喙鯨
Spanish Ballena-picuda de Couvier
French ziphius de cuvier
Portuguese Zifio
Russian Nastoyashchii kiyuvoryl
Arabic زيفيوس (Zifius)
Turkish Kuvier Balinasi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballena-picuda de Couvier?
The scientific name of Ballena-picuda de Couvier is Ziphius cavirostris. It belongs to the genus Ziphius.
What is the conservation status of Ballena-picuda de Couvier?
Ballena-picuda de Couvier (Ziphius cavirostris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ballena-picuda de Couvier live?
Ballena-picuda de Couvier is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Ballena-picuda de Couvier belong to?
Ballena-picuda de Couvier (Ziphius cavirostris) belongs to the genus Ziphius, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
Is Ballena-picuda de Couvier endangered?
No, Ballena-picuda de Couvier (Ziphius cavirostris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ballena-picuda de Couvier belong to?
Ballena-picuda de Couvier (Ziphius cavirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ziphius — 1 Species

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Ballena-picuda de Couvier
Ziphius cavirostris
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