Robin W. Baird, Dawn Nelson, Jon Lien and David W. Nagorsen
Canadian Field-Naturalist 110:525-532. 1996.
Abstract: The general biology, world-wide status and management of pygmy sperm whale, Kogia breviceps, with special reference to its status in Canadian waters, is reviewed. Pygmy sperm whales appear to be uncommon in Canadian waters; there are several unconfirmed sighting records off British Columbia and only four stranding records off the Canadian east coast. Little is known about its biology or world-wide status, and although it is taken in small numbers both directly and incidentally in fisheries, no serious threats to its status are apparent. No COSEWIC designation is required regarding its status in Canadian waters.