Dwarf Sperm Whale
Kogia Simus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameKogia Simus
SizeUp to 2.7 m (8 ft)
WeightUp to 272 kgs (600 lbs)
FamilyKogiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionPelagic waters, near the continental shelf, seamounts and slopes, in tropical and temperate waters
Depth RangeUp to 310 m (1,000 ft)
