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Pygmy Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon peruvianus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="pygmy-beaked-whale"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Cetacea
(Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Hyperoodontidae
Genus
Mesoplodon
Species
Mesoplodon peruvianus
(Pygmy Beaked Whale)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ballena-picuda peruana
French
Mésoplodon Pygmée
German
Zwergschnabelwal
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
Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon perrini
Endangered
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Pygmy Beaked Whale?
The scientific name of Pygmy Beaked Whale is Mesoplodon peruvianus. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Pygmy Beaked Whale?
Pygmy Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon peruvianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pygmy Beaked Whale live?
Pygmy Beaked Whale is found in Found in Ecuador.. Countries include Ecuador.
What family does Pygmy Beaked Whale belong to?
Pygmy Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon peruvianus) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
Is Pygmy Beaked Whale endangered?
No, Pygmy Beaked Whale (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 Pygmy Beaked Whale belong to?
Pygmy Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon peruvianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Pygmy Beaked Whale?
The closest relatives of Pygmy Beaked Whale in the genus Mesoplodon include Andrews’s Beaked Whale, Blainville’s Beaked Whale, Gervais’s Beaked Whale, Hector’s Beaked Whale, Perrin’s Beaked Whale.
Genus Mesoplodon — 14 Species
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Andrews’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon bowdoini
Blainville’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon densirostris
Gervais’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon europaeus
Hector’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon hectori
Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon perrini
Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Hubbs’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
grays beaked whale
Mesoplodon grayi
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LC
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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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