Distribution data supplied by the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS). To interrogate UK data visit the NBN Atlas.Map Help
Researched by | Morvan Barnes | Refereed by | Admin |
Authority | Linnaeus, 1758 | ||
Other common names | - | Synonyms | Physeter macrocephalus , Physeter macrocephalus Linnaeus, 1758 |
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Last Updated: 24/06/2008