Watercolor illustration of Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris)

Cuvier's beaked whale

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 (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Mammalia (स्तनधारी)
Order
Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Hyperoodontidae
Genus
Ziphius
Species
Ziphius cavirostris (Cuvier's beaked whale)

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 Cuvier's beaked whale?
The scientific name of Cuvier's beaked whale is Ziphius cavirostris. It belongs to the genus Ziphius.
What is the conservation status of Cuvier's beaked whale?
Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cuvier's beaked whale live?
Cuvier's beaked whale 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 Cuvier's beaked whale belong to?
Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) belongs to the genus Ziphius, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
Is Cuvier's beaked whale endangered?
No, Cuvier's beaked whale (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 Cuvier's beaked whale belong to?
Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ziphius — 1 Species

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Cuvier's beaked whale
Ziphius cavirostris
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