The pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps) is one of two extant species in the family Kogiidae in the sperm whale superfamily. They are not often sighted at sea, and most of what is known about them comes from the examination of stranded specimens.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pygmy Sperm Whale being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Mesoplodon grayi
- Kogia sima
- Phocoena spinipinnis
- Neophocaena phocaenoides
- Neophocaena sunameri
- Pontoporia blainvillei
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Kogiidae
- Genus
- Kogia
- Species
- Kogia breviceps
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