Cuvier's Beaked Whale
Ziphius cavirostris
- Group: Whale
- Typical depth: 0–8000 m
- Max size: 7.5 m
- IUCN status: LC
This beaked whale dives deeper than almost any mammal, reaching well beyond two kilometres in pursuit of deep sea squid. It grows to around seven and a half metres and lives in offshore waters of every ocean, favouring deep water and surfacing only briefly between long dives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Ziphiidae › Ziphius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137127.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cuvier's Beaked Whale live?
- The Cuvier's Beaked Whale (Ziphius cavirostris) is typically found at 0–8000 m.
- How big does the Cuvier's Beaked Whale get?
- The Cuvier's Beaked Whale grows to about 7.5 m.