Blainville-Schnabelwal

Mesoplodon densirostris

Data Deficient

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The Blainville’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) is a species in the genus Mesoplodon. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Species

Mesoplodon densirostris (Blainville-Schnabelwal)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kobuha kujira

Chinese 柏氏中喙鯨

Spanish Ballena-picuda de Blainsville

French Mésoplodon de Blainville

German Blainville-Schnabelwal

Similar Species in Mesoplodon

Mesoplodon carlhubbsi

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Japanischer Schnabelwal

Mesoplodon ginkgodens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blainville-Schnabelwal?

The scientific name of Blainville-Schnabelwal is Mesoplodon densirostris. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.

What is the conservation status of Blainville-Schnabelwal?

Blainville-Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon densirostris) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blainville-Schnabelwal live?

Blainville-Schnabelwal is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Blainville-Schnabelwal belong to?

Blainville-Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon densirostris) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.

What kingdom does Blainville-Schnabelwal belong to?

Blainville-Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon densirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Blainville-Schnabelwal?

The closest relatives of Blainville-Schnabelwal in the genus Mesoplodon include Andrew-Schnabelwal, Camperdown-Wal, Gervais-Zweizahnwal, Hector-Schnabelwal, Hubb-Schnabelwal.