Watercolor illustration of 柏氏中喙鯨 (Mesoplodon densirostris)

柏氏中喙鯨 (Blainville’s Beaked Whale)

Mesoplodon densirostris

Data Deficient

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The Blainville’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) is a species in the genus Mesoplodon. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kobuha kujira
Chinese 柏氏中喙鯨
Spanish Ballena-picuda de Blainsville
French Mésoplodon de Blainville
German Blainville-Schnabelwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 柏氏中喙鯨?
The scientific name of 柏氏中喙鯨 is Mesoplodon densirostris. It belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.
What is the conservation status of 柏氏中喙鯨?
柏氏中喙鯨 (Mesoplodon densirostris) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 柏氏中喙鯨 live?
柏氏中喙鯨 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does 柏氏中喙鯨 belong to?
柏氏中喙鯨 (Mesoplodon densirostris) belongs to the genus Mesoplodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyperoodontidae.
What kingdom does 柏氏中喙鯨 belong to?
柏氏中喙鯨 (Mesoplodon densirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 柏氏中喙鯨?
The closest relatives of 柏氏中喙鯨 in the genus Mesoplodon include 銀杏齒中喙鯨, Hector’s Beaked Whale, Perrin’s Beaked Whale, Hubbs’s Beaked Whale, grays beaked whale.

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