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Ballena Esperma

Physeter macrocephalus

Vulnerable ?

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

70 years

Length

16.0 m

Weight

45.0 t

Population

300.0K

Trend

? Unknown

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About

El cachalote (Physeter macrocephalus) es el mayor depredador dentado de la Tierra, alcanzando hasta 20 metros de longitud y realizando inmersiones de mas de 2.000 metros durante hasta 90 minutos en busca de calamares gigantes. Su enorme cabeza cuadrada contiene el organo espermaceti, que enfoca potentes clics de ecolocalizacion usados para la comunicacion y la deteccion de presas. Presente en todos los oceanos profundos, fue intensamente cazado por su aceite espermaceti durante los siglos XVIII y XIX.

Fun Facts

✨ They can dive to depths of over 2,000 meters.
✨ Sperm whales produce ambergris, once worth more than gold.
✨ They sleep vertically.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🧊 Marine Deep Ocean Floor

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Ballena Esperma is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

300.0K

Population Trend

? Unknown

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Physeteridae (Sperm Whales)

Genus

Physeter (Sperm Whales)

Species

Physeter macrocephalus (Ballena Esperma)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 抹香鯨

Spanish Ballena Esperma

French Cachalot

Portuguese Cachalote

Arabic عنبر (anbar)

Turkish Kaşalot

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Marine Deep Ocean Floor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballena Esperma?

The scientific name of Ballena Esperma is Physeter macrocephalus. It belongs to the genus Physeter.

What is the conservation status of Ballena Esperma?

Ballena Esperma (Physeter macrocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is unknown.

Where does Ballena Esperma live?

Ballena Esperma is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Ballena Esperma belong to?

Ballena Esperma (Physeter macrocephalus) belongs to the genus Physeter, which is part of the taxonomic family Physeteridae.

What does Ballena Esperma eat?

Ballena Esperma is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Ballena Esperma live?

Ballena Esperma has an average lifespan of approximately 70 years in the wild.

How many Ballena Esperma are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Ballena Esperma (Physeter macrocephalus) is approximately 300,000 individuals.

Is Ballena Esperma endangered?

Yes, Ballena Esperma (Physeter macrocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.