Watercolor illustration of Andrews’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon bowdoini)

Andrews’s Beaked Whale

Mesoplodon bowdoini

Data Deficient

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The Andrews’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon bowdoini) is a species in the genus Mesoplodon. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ballena De Pico De Andrew
French Mésoplodon De Andrew
German Andrew-Schnabelwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Andrews’s Beaked Whale?
The scientific name of Andrews’s Beaked Whale is Mesoplodon bowdoini. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Andrews’s Beaked Whale?
Andrews’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon bowdoini) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Andrews’s Beaked Whale belong to?
Andrews’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon bowdoini) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
What kingdom does Andrews’s Beaked Whale belong to?
Andrews’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon bowdoini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Andrews’s Beaked Whale?
The closest relatives of Andrews’s Beaked Whale in the genus Mesoplodon include Blainville’s Beaked Whale, Gervais’s Beaked Whale, Hector’s Beaked Whale, Perrin’s Beaked Whale, Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale.

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