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SPECIES PROFILE
Pygmy Sperm Whale (Kogia breviceps)
Kogia
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Worldwide
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Deep ocean
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Cetacea
FAMILY
Kogiidae
GENUS
Kogia
📋 Description
SIZE
2.5-3.5 m body, 300-400 kg
COLORATION
Dark grey
ADAPTATIONS
Small size, shy
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Deep ocean
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Worldwide
REPRODUCTION
1 calf
DIET DETAILS
Squid
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Entanglement
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The pygmy sperm whale is very shy and rarely seen alive.
2
It can eject ink like a squid when threatened.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Mediterranean (strandings)
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Very rare; occasional strandings.
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