Watercolor illustration of Mésoplodon de Blainville (Mesoplodon densirostris)

Mésoplodon de Blainville

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.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mésoplodon de Blainville?
The scientific name of Mésoplodon de Blainville is Mesoplodon densirostris. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Mésoplodon de Blainville?
Mésoplodon de Blainville (Mesoplodon densirostris) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mésoplodon de Blainville live?
Mésoplodon de Blainville is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Mésoplodon de Blainville belong to?
Mésoplodon de Blainville (Mesoplodon densirostris) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
What kingdom does Mésoplodon de Blainville belong to?
Mésoplodon de Blainville (Mesoplodon densirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Mésoplodon de Blainville?
The closest relatives of Mésoplodon de Blainville in the genus Mesoplodon include baleine à bec de Travers, Mésoplodon De Andrew, Mésoplodon De Gervais, Mésoplodon De Gray, Mésoplodon De Hector.

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