Andrew's Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon stejnegeri
- Group: Whale
- Max size: 5.3 m
- IUCN status: NT
A rarely seen beaked whale of the open ocean and continental slope, Andrew's beaked whale dives deep to hunt squid in the dark. Males carry a pair of tusk like teeth that scar rivals, and most of what is known comes from stranded animals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Ziphiidae › Mesoplodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254991.
FAQ
- How big does the Andrew's Beaked Whale get?
- The Andrew's Beaked Whale grows to about 5.3 m.