Zygophyseter (SciiFii)

The long-snouted killer sperm whale (Zygophyseter atlanticus), also known as the long-snouted sperm whale, is a species of sperm whale that originally lived during the Tortonian Age of the Late Miocene 11.2 to 7.6 million years ago and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to the modern Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of a stem group of macroraptorial sperm whales (often shortened to "raptorial") also including Brygmophyseter, Acrophyseter, and Livyatan. It can grow to be around 6.5 to 7 meters (21 to 23 ft) in length and share some characteristics with other raptorials, such as large teeth with tooth enamel that are functional in both the upper and lower jaws which the native modern sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) lacks. It also has a beak, the ability to echolocate prey, and can swim faster than the native modern-day sperm whale which goes 4 kilometers per hour (2.5 mph). These are used in the capture of large prey, such as large fish, seals, and whales. In fact, its common name, the killer sperm whale, refers to its feeding habits that has a resemblance to the native modern-day killer whale (Orcinus orca). The conservation status of the long-snouted killer sperm whale is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii
Category:Mammals
Category:Cenozoic Park