Watercolor illustration of Cachalote pigmeo (Kogia breviceps)

Cachalote pigmeo

Kogia breviceps

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 小抹香鯨
Spanish Cachalote pigmeo
French cachalot pygmé
German Zwergpottwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cachalote pigmeo?
The scientific name of Cachalote pigmeo is Kogia breviceps. It belongs to the genus Kogia.
What is the conservation status of Cachalote pigmeo?
Cachalote pigmeo (Kogia breviceps) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cachalote pigmeo live?
Cachalote pigmeo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Cachalote pigmeo belong to?
Cachalote pigmeo (Kogia breviceps) belongs to the genus Kogia, which is part of the taxonomic family Kogiidae.
What kingdom does Cachalote pigmeo belong to?
Cachalote pigmeo (Kogia breviceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cachalote pigmeo?
The closest relatives of Cachalote pigmeo in the genus Kogia include Cachalote Enano.

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Kogia — 2 Species

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Cachalote Enano
Kogia sima
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Cachalote pigmeo
Kogia breviceps
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