- Pygmy sperm whaleKogia breviceps is a cetacean commonly called the pygmy sperm whale12. It is a diminutive relative of the sperm whale and is one of only two members of the genus Kogia1. It is endemic to offshore waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans in temperate and tropical regions1. They are not often sighted at sea, and most of what is known about them comes from the examination of stranded specimens2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.
Kogia breviceps ( de Blainville, 1838) is a cetacean commonly called the pygmy sperm whale. A diminutive relative of the sperm whale and difficult to identify in the field, it is 1 of only 2 members of the genus Kogia. It is endemic to offshore waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans in temperate and tropical regions.
academic.oup.com/mspecies/article/doi/10.1644/81…The pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps) is one of two extant species in the family Kogiidae in the sperm whale superfamily. They are not often sighted at sea, and most of what is known about them comes from the examination of stranded specimens.marinemammalscience.org/facts/kogia-breviceps/ - People also ask
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