| Latin Name |
Ziphius cavirostris |
| Conservation Status |
Data Deficient |
| Location
| Warm Waters Worldwide |
| Colour |
Tan to Grey/Blue |
| Length |
7 - 7.5 m (23 - 25 ft) |
| Weight |
3 - 4 tonnes (3 - 3.9 tons) |
| Life Expectancy |
40 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Cuvier's Whales are between 7 and 7.5 m (23 - 25 ft) in length and they weigh between 3 and 4 tonnes (3 - 3.9 tons). They are tan to grey/blue in colour.
Habitat
Cuvier's Beaked Whales can be found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide. They avoid coastal areas, preferring areas of deep water over 1,000 m (3,280 ft) deep.
Diet
Cuvier's beaked Whales mainly feed on squid, but they will sometimes feed on fish and occasionally crustaceans.
Breeding
At birth calves are between 2 and 3 m (6.5 - 10 ft) in length and they weigh approximately 270 kgs (595 lbs).
Predators
Humans are predators of Cuvier's Beaked Whales.
Interesting Facts
Cuvier's Beaked Whales are also known as:
Goose-Beaked Whale
Goosebeak Whale
This species was first described by Georges Cuvier in 1823.
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