Watercolor illustration of 銀杏齒中喙鯨 (Mesoplodon ginkgodens)

銀杏齒中喙鯨 (Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale)

Mesoplodon ginkgodens

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Ecuador and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Ichouha kujira
Chinese 銀杏齒中喙鯨
Spanish Ballena-picuda japonesa
French Mésoplodon de Nishiwaki
German Japanischer Schnabelwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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