Watercolor illustration of cachalot pygmé (Kogia breviceps)

cachalot pygmé

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Kogia — 2 Species

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Cachalot nain
Kogia sima
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cachalot pygmé
Kogia breviceps
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