Cachalote Enano

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Kogiidae

Genus

Kogia

Species

Kogia sima (Cachalote Enano)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 侏儒抹香鯨

Spanish Cachalote Enano

French Cachalot nain

German Kleinstpottwal

Similar Species in Kogia

Cachalote pigmeo

Kogia breviceps

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cachalote Enano?

The scientific name of Cachalote Enano is Kogia sima. It belongs to the genus Kogia.

What is the conservation status of Cachalote Enano?

Cachalote Enano (Kogia sima) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cachalote Enano live?

Cachalote Enano is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Cachalote Enano belong to?

Cachalote Enano (Kogia sima) belongs to the genus Kogia, which is part of the taxonomic family Kogiidae.

What kingdom does Cachalote Enano belong to?

Cachalote Enano (Kogia sima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cachalote Enano?

The closest relatives of Cachalote Enano in the genus Kogia include Cachalote pigmeo.