
Sperm whale - Wikipedia
The sperm whale or cachalot [a] (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of …
Sperm whale | Size, Teeth, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月18日 · sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus), the largest of the toothed whales, easily recognized by its enormous square head and narrow lower jaw. The sperm whale is …
How Did the Sperm Whale Get Its Name? | Britannica
Sperm whales (Physeter catodon), or cachalots, are the largest of the toothed whales, with males up to 19 meters (62 feet) long—more than five times the length of a large elephant—and …
ADW: Physeter catodon: INFORMATION
Physeter catodon feeds mainly on squid (especially giant squid), octopus and deepwater fishes, but it also take sharks and skates. It consumes approximately 3 per cent of its body weight in …
Sperm whale - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The sperm whale (Physeter catodon), also known as the cachalot, is the largest toothed whale. It has the biggest head of any animal. The head can be about 20 feet (6.1 m) long, and is about …
Sperm Whales ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Physeter macrocephalus feeds mainly on squid (including colossal squids and giant squids), octopuses and deepwater fishes, but they also prey upon sharks and skates. They are …
Physeter catodon - Wikipedia
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Physeter - Wikipedia
Physeter is a genus of toothed whales. There is only one living species in this genus: the sperm whale ( Physeter macrocephalus ). [ 2 ] Some extremely poorly known fossil species have also …
Physeter catodon - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2022年3月20日 · Explore the information available for this taxon's timeline. You can select an event on the timeline to view more information, or cycle through the content available in the …
Sperm Whale - Encyclopedia.com
2018年6月11日 · The sperm whale, Physeter catodon, is a large, robust, toothed whale with a massive square head equal to one-third of the body length. Males range in length from 40-60 ft …