southern bottlenose whale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Hyperoodontidae

Genus

Hyperoodon

Species

Hyperoodon planifrons (southern bottlenose whale)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Minami Tokkuri Kujira

Spanish Ballena-picuda frente plana

French Hyperoodon Austral

German Südlicher Entenwal

Russian Ploskolobye Butylkonos

Similar Species in Hyperoodon

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northern bottlenose whale

Hyperoodon ampullatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of southern bottlenose whale?

The scientific name of southern bottlenose whale is Hyperoodon planifrons. It belongs to the genus Hyperoodon.

What is the conservation status of southern bottlenose whale?

southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does southern bottlenose whale belong to?

southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons) belongs to the genus Hyperoodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.

Is southern bottlenose whale endangered?

No, southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does southern bottlenose whale belong to?

southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of southern bottlenose whale?

The closest relatives of southern bottlenose whale in the genus Hyperoodon include northern bottlenose whale.