Andrews’ Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon Bowdoini
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameMesoplodon Bowdoini
Other namesDeep-crest Beaked Whale, Splay-toothed Whale
SizeUp to 4.9 m (16 ft)
WeightUp to 1,300 kgs (2,870 lbs)
FamilyZiphiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep pelagic waters, near/past the continental shelf in sub-Antarctic waters
Depth RangeUp to 2,000 m (6,560 ft)
