Kogiidae (pygmy and dwarf sperm whales) |
270 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 210 kg |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1989 m, non-migratory |
Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. Tropical to warm temperate zones. |
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Usually in deeper offshore waters. Typically in groups of less than 5 individuals (Ref. 801). Feeds on deep water cephalopods (Refs. 801, 1394) and crustaceans (Ref. 122680). |
(LC); Date assessed: 13 February 2020 Ref. 123251)
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Previous occurrence from map (Ref. 1394, p. 73) is confirmed by Ref. 1522. Known from Valparaiso (Ref. 1522). C: Ref. 1522, M: Ref. 1394. |
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