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Cachalote

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

O cachalote (Physeter macrocephalus) e o maior predador dentado da Terra, atingindo ate 20 metros de comprimento e realizando mergulhos acima de 2.000 metros por ate 90 minutos em busca de lulas-gigantes. Sua enorme cabeca quadrada contem o orgao espermacete, que focaliza potentes cliques de ecolocalizacao usados na comunicacao e deteccao de presas. Presente em todos os oceanos profundos, foi intensamente cacado por seu oleo espermacete nos seculos XVIII e 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

Cachalote 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 (Cachalote)

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

Habitat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cachalote?

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

What is the conservation status of Cachalote?

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

Where does Cachalote live?

Cachalote 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 Cachalote belong to?

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

What does Cachalote eat?

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

How long does Cachalote live?

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

How many Cachalote are left in the wild?

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

Is Cachalote endangered?

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