Please note these following photos is from a stranded female. I am sorry if any of these photos may be upsetting to some viewers.
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Common Name Dwarf Sperm Whale
Scientific Name Kogia sima Owen, 1866
Kogia simus (Owen, 1866)
Physeter simus Owen, 1866
Family Kogiidae 
Location Temerapte - Tropical waters
Species Status Data Deficient (2008)
Features
Distinct Features & Coloration ~ Dark Grey-Brown coloration
~ Sometimes has a bluish-grey / olive-brown hue
~ Rather pointed and triangular dorsal fin
~ Highly erect and rather falcate dorsal fin
~ Pinkish flush underbody
~ Very small underslung jaw with fine, pointed teeth
~ Snout consistently more pointed
~ Bracket shaded false gills
~ Variable pale markings around cheek and eye
Adult Length 2.7 m
Adult Weight 135 - 272 kg
Calf Length 1 m
Calf Weight 40 - 50 kg
Calf's Features Darker in coloration
Dorsal fin more back swept
Gender Identification
   Female
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Birthing Season ~ Dec - March
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Population 19,172 off Hawaii (2006);
742 of both species of Kogia orthern Gulf of Mexico (2003);
395 of both species in the western North Atlantic (2006)
11,200 in the eastern tropical Pacific (1993).
150,000 of both species in the eastern tropical Pacific. (2006),
Groupings Usually 1 - 10
Common Surface Behaviours ~ Slow swimmers
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Diving Capabilty ~ lto at least 300 m
Diving Pattern ~ Rises to surface slowly and floats motionless
~ Sinks below surface like a stone
Diet Mid - Deep water cephaloppods, fish and occasionally crustaceans
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Information from: Whales, Dolphins and Seals: A field Guid to the Marine Mammals of the World by H.Shirihai and B.Jarrett
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