Watercolor illustration of Kuvier Balinasi (Ziphius cavirostris)

Kuvier Balinasi

Ziphius cavirostris

Least Concern
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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

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

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ziphius — 1 Species

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Kuvier Balinasi
Ziphius cavirostris
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