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Zwergschnabelwal
Mesoplodon peruvianus
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Cetacea
(Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Hyperoodontidae
Genus
Mesoplodon
Species
Mesoplodon peruvianus
(Zwergschnabelwal)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ballena-picuda peruana
French
Mésoplodon Pygmée
German
Zwergschnabelwal
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
Hector-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon hectori
Data Deficient
Hubb-Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
Data Deficient
Japanischer Schnabelwal
Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Data Deficient
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Layard-Wal
Mesoplodon layardii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Zwergschnabelwal?
The scientific name of Zwergschnabelwal is Mesoplodon peruvianus. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Zwergschnabelwal?
Zwergschnabelwal (Mesoplodon peruvianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zwergschnabelwal live?
Zwergschnabelwal is found in Found in Ecuador.. Countries include Ecuador.
What family does Zwergschnabelwal belong to?
Zwergschnabelwal (Mesoplodon peruvianus) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
Is Zwergschnabelwal endangered?
No, Zwergschnabelwal (Mesoplodon peruvianus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Zwergschnabelwal belong to?
Zwergschnabelwal (Mesoplodon peruvianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Zwergschnabelwal?
The closest relatives of Zwergschnabelwal in the genus Mesoplodon include Andrew-Schnabelwal, Blainville-Schnabelwal, Camperdown-Wal, Gervais-Zweizahnwal, Hector-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
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
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LC
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Zwergschnabelwal
Mesoplodon peruvianus
Spade-toothed Whale
Mesoplodon traversii
Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon perrini
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