Sowerby's Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon bidens
- Group: Whale
- Typical depth: 0–2014 m
- Max size: 5.5 m
- IUCN status: LC
Sowerby's beaked whale is a deep diver of the North Atlantic, slipping down past 2,000 metres after squid and small fish. Males carry a single pair of teeth that erupt midway along the lower jaw, while the rest of the mouth stays toothless.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Ziphiidae › Mesoplodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137121.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sowerby's Beaked Whale live?
- The Sowerby's Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon bidens) is typically found at 0–2014 m.
- How big does the Sowerby's Beaked Whale get?
- The Sowerby's Beaked Whale grows to about 5.5 m.