Blainville’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon Densirostris
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Mesoplodon Densirostris
Other names
Dense-beaked Whale
Size
Up to 5 m (16.5 ft)
Weight
Up to 1,000 kgs (2,204 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep pelagic waters, near the continental slope, seamounts and submarine canyons in tropical waters
Depth Range
Up to 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
