Shepherd's Beaked Whale
Tasmacetus shepherdi
- Group: Whale
- Max size: 7 m
- IUCN status: DD
Shepherd's beaked whale is among the most rarely seen of all whales, reaching roughly seven metres and almost never observed alive. It dives deep over seamounts and the continental slope, taking fish near the bottom and switching to squid depending on the time of day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Ziphiidae › Tasmacetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 231433.
FAQ
- How big does the Shepherd's Beaked Whale get?
- The Shepherd's Beaked Whale grows to about 7 m.