Sperm Whales [Physeteridae]
Description
Sperm whales are deep-diving giants, and divers may encounter them during surface sightings in certain regions. Underwater, they’re less commonly seen, but when they do appear, you might notice their powerful presence and the way they move with slow, purposeful dives.
Genera
Physeter
Physeter
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
|
| Order |
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises (Cetaceans)
Cetartiodactyla
|
Statistics
- Genera 1