| Family: |
Ziphiidae (beaked whales) |
| Max. size: |
750 cm TL (male/unsexed); 700 cm TL (female); max.weight: 3,000 kg |
| Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 8000 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal. Tropical to polar regions. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Reported from 0 m-2079 m (Ref. 083345) but is observed to occur at greater depths based on more recent data and depth habitat use (Kaschner. K., pers. Comm., 20/10/14). Distributed in offshore waters of all oceans; prefer deep water (Ref. 936). Feeds in deep waters (Ref. 122680), mostly on deep sea squid, but also take on fish and some crustaceans (Ref. 936). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 04 October 2018 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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