Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon perrini
Endangered
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<speciesfyi-species slug="perrins-beaked-whale"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
EN
Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata
(रज्जुकी)
Class
Mammalia
(स्तनधारी)
Order
Cetacea
(Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Hyperoodontidae
Genus
Mesoplodon
Species
Mesoplodon perrini
(Perrin’s Beaked Whale)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zifio de Perrin
French
Mésoplodon de Perrin
Similar Species in Mesoplodon
Andrews’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon bowdoini
Data Deficient
Blainville’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon densirostris
Data Deficient
Gervais’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon europaeus
Data Deficient
Hector’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon hectori
Data Deficient
Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Data Deficient
Hubbs’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
Data Deficient
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grays beaked whale
Mesoplodon grayi
Not Evaluated
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Pygmy Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon peruvianus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Perrin’s Beaked Whale?
The scientific name of Perrin’s Beaked Whale is Mesoplodon perrini. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Perrin’s Beaked Whale?
Perrin’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon perrini) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Perrin’s Beaked Whale belong to?
Perrin’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon perrini) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
Is Perrin’s Beaked Whale endangered?
Yes, Perrin’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon perrini) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Perrin’s Beaked Whale belong to?
Perrin’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon perrini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Perrin’s Beaked Whale?
The closest relatives of Perrin’s Beaked Whale in the genus Mesoplodon include Andrews’s Beaked Whale, Blainville’s Beaked Whale, Gervais’s Beaked Whale, Hector’s Beaked Whale, Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale.
Genus Mesoplodon — 14 Species
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DD
DD
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DD
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NE
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LC
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DD
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NT
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LC
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DD
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NE
Andrews’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon bowdoini
Blainville’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon densirostris
Gervais’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon europaeus
Hector’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon hectori
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EN
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Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon perrini
Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Hubbs’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
grays beaked whale
Mesoplodon grayi
Pygmy Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon peruvianus
Spade-toothed Whale
Mesoplodon traversii
Stejneger’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon stejnegeri
strap-toothed whale
Mesoplodon layardii
sowerbys beaked whale, beaked whale
Mesoplodon bidens
True's beaked whale
Mesoplodon mirus
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