kogia (Meaning)
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kogia (n)
pygmy sperm whales
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kogia Sentence Examples
- Kogia is a genus of small sperm whales, which includes two extant species: the dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) and the pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps).
- Kogia are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, and are typically found in deep waters.
- Kogia are relatively small whales, with adults typically reaching lengths of 2.5 to 4 meters (8.2 to 13.1 feet).
- Kogia have a dark grey or black back and a lighter grey or white underside.
- Kogia have a blunt, rounded head and a small dorsal fin located near the middle of their back.
- Kogia feed primarily on squid and fish, which they catch using their suction-cup-lined jaws.
- Kogia are social animals and typically travel in small groups of up to 10 individuals.
- Kogia are relatively shy and secretive animals, and are rarely seen by humans.
- Kogia are classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- Kogia are important predators in the marine ecosystem, and play a role in regulating the populations of their prey.
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pygmy sperm whales
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Kogia is a genus of small sperm whales, which includes two extant species: the dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) and the pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps).
Kogia are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, and are typically found in deep waters.
Kogia are relatively small whales, with adults typically reaching lengths of 2.5 to 4 meters (8.2 to 13.1 feet).
Kogia have a dark grey or black back and a lighter grey or white underside.
