Blainville’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon Densirostris
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameMesoplodon Densirostris
Other namesDense-beaked Whale
SizeUp to 5 m (16.5 ft)
WeightUp to 1,000 kgs (2,204 lbs)
FamilyZiphiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep pelagic waters, near the continental slope, seamounts and submarine canyons in tropical waters
Depth RangeUp to 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
