Family
Hyperoodontidae
22 species in this taxon
Hyperoodontidae (Hyperoodontidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 6 genuss with 22 known species. This includes the genus groups Berardius, Hyperoodon, Indopacetus, Mesoplodon, Tasmacetus, and Ziphius. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Whales & Dolphins (Cetacea).