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侏儒抹香鯨 (dwarf sperm whale)

Kogia sima

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 侏儒抹香鯨
Spanish Cachalote Enano
French Cachalot nain
German Kleinstpottwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 侏儒抹香鯨?
The scientific name of 侏儒抹香鯨 is Kogia sima. It belongs to the genus Kogia.
What is the conservation status of 侏儒抹香鯨?
侏儒抹香鯨 (Kogia sima) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 侏儒抹香鯨 live?
侏儒抹香鯨 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does 侏儒抹香鯨 belong to?
侏儒抹香鯨 (Kogia sima) belongs to the genus Kogia, which is part of the taxonomic family Kogiidae.
What kingdom does 侏儒抹香鯨 belong to?
侏儒抹香鯨 (Kogia sima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 侏儒抹香鯨?
The closest relatives of 侏儒抹香鯨 in the genus Kogia include 小抹香鯨.

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Kogia — 2 Species

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侏儒抹香鯨
Kogia sima
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小抹香鯨
Kogia breviceps
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