A large, robust marine mammal characterized by a distinctive grey coloration and heavily scarred body, primarily inhabiting deep offshore waters worldwide.
Oceanic and continental slope regions, preferring depths between 200-1000 meters, found in temperate and tropical waters globally, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Key predator in marine ecosystems, controlling populations of squid and small fish, and serving as a critical component of oceanic food webs and marine biodiversity.
