Sperm whale
Physeter macrocephalus
ok. 15 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- samce do około 45 tonDorosłe osobniki
Sperm whale — size comparison
The sperm whale is the largest living toothed predator. It has a huge, nearly rectangular head, a narrow lower jaw and wrinkled skin. It inhabits deep oceans, w
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Total lengthScale in m
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approx. 15 m
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Sperm whale — size comparison — facts and sources
The sperm whale is the largest living toothed predator. It has a huge, nearly rectangular head, a narrow lower jaw and wrinkled skin. It inhabits deep oceans, where much of its prey lives far below sunlight.
It mainly hunts squid and deep-water fish. A series of clicks produces echoes that help detect objects and approach prey in darkness. Deep dives alternate with time at the surface to replenish oxygen.
Females and young form lasting family groups, maintaining acoustic contact and sharing care of offspring. Growing males gradually leave these groups, and older males often travel alone. Differences between male and female lifestyles are important in understanding the species’ ocean distribution.
Plansza używa 1500 cm długości całkowitej jako zachowawczego punktu dorosłego zwierzęcia. Około 403 cm wysokości pokazanej sylwetki wynika wyłącznie z proporcji bocznego ujęcia — nie jest osobną normą biologiczną.