Sperm whales [Physeteridae]

Description

Physeteridae is famous for the sperm whale, the largest toothed predator on Earth. Sperm whales are deep divers, known for their large heads which hold spermaceti, a substance once used in oil lamps and lubricants.

Genera
Sperm Whale [Physeter]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Mammals
Mammalia
Order Cetaceans
Cetacea
Statistics
  • Genera 1