AnAge entry for Ziphius cavirostris

Classification (HAGRID: 01961)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Cetacea (Taxon entry)
                Family: Hyperoodontidae
                    Genus: Ziphius
Species
Ziphius cavirostris
Common name
Cuvier's beaked whale
Synonyms
Ziphius australis, Hyperoodon capensis, Ziphius indicus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
62 years (wild)
Source
ref. 443
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Estimates suggest these whales may live up to 62 years [0443]. Average lifespan is probably over 30 years.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 180498
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 9760
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