Watercolor illustration of 小抹香鯨 (Kogia breviceps)

小抹香鯨 (Lesser Cachalot)

Kogia breviceps

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 小抹香鯨
Spanish Cachalote pigmeo
French cachalot pygmé
German Zwergpottwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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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