Akabou (Cuvier's beaked whale)

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 (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳類)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Hyperoodontidae

Genus

Ziphius

Species

Ziphius cavirostris (Akabou)

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 Akabou?

The scientific name of Akabou is Ziphius cavirostris. It belongs to the genus Ziphius.

What is the conservation status of Akabou?

Akabou (Ziphius cavirostris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Akabou live?

Akabou 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 Akabou belong to?

Akabou (Ziphius cavirostris) belongs to the genus Ziphius, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.

Is Akabou endangered?

No, Akabou (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 Akabou belong to?

Akabou (Ziphius cavirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).