Hector-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon hectori
Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Cetacea
(Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Hyperoodontidae
Genus
Mesoplodon
Species
Mesoplodon hectori
(Hector-Schnabelwal)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ballena De Pico De Héctor
French
Mésoplodon De Hector
German
Hector-Schnabelwal
Similar Species in Mesoplodon
Andrew-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon bowdoini
Data Deficient
Blainville-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon densirostris
Data Deficient
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Camperdown-Wal
Mesoplodon grayi
Not Evaluated
Gervais-Zweizahnwal
Mesoplodon europaeus
Data Deficient
Hubb-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
Data Deficient
Japanischer Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Data Deficient
🐾
Layard-Wal
Mesoplodon layardii
Least Concern
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Sowerby-Zweizahnwal
Mesoplodon bidens
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Hector-Schnabelwal?
The scientific name of Hector-Schnabelwal is Mesoplodon hectori. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Hector-Schnabelwal?
Hector-Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon hectori) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Hector-Schnabelwal belong to?
Hector-Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon hectori) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
What kingdom does Hector-Schnabelwal belong to?
Hector-Schnabelwal (Mesoplodon hectori) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Hector-Schnabelwal?
The closest relatives of Hector-Schnabelwal in the genus Mesoplodon include Andrew-Schnabelwal, Blainville-Schnabelwal, Camperdown-Wal, Gervais-Zweizahnwal, Hubb-Schnabelwal.
Genus Mesoplodon — 14 Species
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Andrew-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon bowdoini
Blainville-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon densirostris
Camperdown-Wal
Mesoplodon grayi
Gervais-Zweizahnwal
Mesoplodon europaeus
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DD
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Hector-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon hectori
Hubb-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
Japanischer Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Layard-Wal
Mesoplodon layardii
Sowerby-Zweizahnwal
Mesoplodon bidens
Stejneger-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon stejnegeri
True-Wal
Mesoplodon mirus
Zwergschnabelwal
Mesoplodon peruvianus
Spade-toothed Whale
Mesoplodon traversii
Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon perrini
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