Andrews’ Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon Bowdoini
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Mesoplodon Bowdoini
Other names
Deep-crest Beaked Whale, Splay-toothed Whale
Size
Up to 4.9 m (16 ft)
Weight
Up to 1,300 kgs (2,870 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep pelagic waters, near/past the continental shelf in sub-Antarctic waters
Depth Range
Up to 2,000 m (6,560 ft)
