Watercolor illustration of 柯氏喙鯨 (Ziphius cavirostris)

柯氏喙鯨 (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).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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

Native Range — 8 Countries

Genus Ziphius — 1 Species

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柯氏喙鯨
Ziphius cavirostris
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