Are there any other alternate names for sperm whales?

During the days of commercial whaling, sperm whales were so named because when the head was cut open it was found to contain a milky white substance, and the whalers thought the large square head was a huge reservoir for sperm. read more

The term "whale" is often used to describe the baleen whales, which are generally much larger than toothed whales. The notable exception is the sperm whale, the largest of the toothed whales. Examples of baleen whales include the blue whale, which is the largest animal on Earth, as well as the humpback whale, the sei whale and the right whale. read more

Female sperm whales on the other hand tend to be much smaller growing to lengths of 34 – 38 ft. long and weighing between 14 – 16 tons. In comparison to other whales the sperm whale has a very unique body and is unlikely to be confused with any other species of whale. read more

The sperm whale, unlike other odontocetes, has only one pair of phonic lips, whereas all other toothed whales have two, and it is located at the front of the nose instead of behind the melon. At the posterior end of this spermaceti complex is the frontal sac, which covers the concave surface of the cranium. read more