The body length is about 18 m or more for males and about 12 m or more for females. Maximum weight is about 57t. Birth length is 3.5-4.5m. Body color is brown or brownish gray or bluish gray throughout the body, with white spots centered on the snout and navel. It mainly preys on deep-sea squids and octopuses, but also preys on large benthic fish such as cod. There is a waxy substance called ambergris in the intestine, which is prized as a fragrance. Japanese calls Ma-Kko-Kujira. More! > Animal stocks マッコウクジラ 漢字 抹香鯨
