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Sperm Whale

Physeter macrocephalus

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Global

About the Sperm Whale

Known to science as Physeter macrocephalus, the Sperm Whale is a mammal found in many parts of the world. It makes its home in the ocean.

This mammal weighs about 40,000 kg and can live for around 70 years. At full speed it can reach 35 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 845,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Physeter macrocephalus
Group
Mammal
Region
Global
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
40,000 kg
Lifespan
70 years
Top speed
35 km/h
Estimated population
845,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Gabriel Barathieu
Changes
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