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抹香鯨 (sperm whale)

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

地球上最大的有齿捕食者，抹香鲸体长可达20米，为追逐巨型鱿鱼可潜入2,000米以上深度长达90分钟。其巨大的方形头部含有鲸脑油器官，该器官聚焦用于通信和猎物探测的强大回声定位点击声。抹香鲸遍布所有深海，在18至19世纪因鲸脑油而遭到大规模捕猎。

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

抹香鯨 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 (抹香鯨)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 抹香鯨?

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

What is the conservation status of 抹香鯨?

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

Where does 抹香鯨 live?

抹香鯨 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 抹香鯨 belong to?

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

What does 抹香鯨 eat?

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

How long does 抹香鯨 live?

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

How many 抹香鯨 are left in the wild?

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

Is 抹香鯨 endangered?

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