Blainville's Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon densirostris
- Group: Whale
- Typical depth: 0–2014 m
- Max size: 4.7 m
- IUCN status: LC
A deep diving beaked whale of open offshore waters, the males carrying a pair of tusks that jut from the lower jaw. It plunges past 2,000 metres in search of squid and fish, using clicks and buzzes to track prey in the dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Ziphiidae › Mesoplodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137122.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blainville's Beaked Whale live?
- The Blainville's Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) is typically found at 0–2014 m.
- How big does the Blainville's Beaked Whale get?
- The Blainville's Beaked Whale grows to about 4.7 m.