Watercolor illustration of Japanischer Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon ginkgodens)

Japanischer Schnabelwal

Mesoplodon ginkgodens

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Ecuador and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Ichouha kujira
Chinese 銀杏齒中喙鯨
Spanish Ballena-picuda japonesa
French Mésoplodon de Nishiwaki
German Japanischer Schnabelwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanischer Schnabelwal?
The scientific name of Japanischer Schnabelwal is Mesoplodon ginkgodens. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Japanischer Schnabelwal?
Japanischer Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanischer Schnabelwal live?
Japanischer Schnabelwal is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Taiwan.. Countries include Ecuador, Taiwan.
What family does Japanischer Schnabelwal belong to?
Japanischer Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
What kingdom does Japanischer Schnabelwal belong to?
Japanischer Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Japanischer Schnabelwal?
The closest relatives of Japanischer Schnabelwal in the genus Mesoplodon include Andrew-Schnabelwal, Blainville-Schnabelwal, Camperdown-Wal, Gervais-Zweizahnwal, Hector-Schnabelwal.

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