Southern Bottlenose Whale
Hyperoodon Planifrons
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hyperoodon Planifrons
Other names
Flatheaded Bottlenose Whale
Size
Up to 7.5 m (25 ft)
Weight
Up to 7,500 kgs (16,500 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep oceanic waters, beyond the continental shelf near submarine canyons in sub-Antarctic waters
Depth Range
Up to 2,300 m (7,545 ft)
