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Stejneger’s Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon stejnegeri
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="stejnegers-beaked-whale"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Cetacea
(Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Hyperoodontidae
Genus
Mesoplodon
Species
Mesoplodon stejnegeri
(Stejneger’s Beaked Whale)
Names in Other Languages
Japanese
Ougiha kujira
Spanish
Ballena De Pico De Stejneger
French
Mésoplodon De Stejneger
German
Stejneger-Schnabelwal
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 Stejneger’s Beaked Whale?
The scientific name of Stejneger’s Beaked Whale is Mesoplodon stejnegeri. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of Stejneger’s Beaked Whale?
Stejneger’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon stejnegeri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Stejneger’s Beaked Whale belong to?
Stejneger’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon stejnegeri) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
What kingdom does Stejneger’s Beaked Whale belong to?
Stejneger’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon stejnegeri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Stejneger’s Beaked Whale?
The closest relatives of Stejneger’s 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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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
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
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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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