Hubbs' Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
About This Species
Length5-5.5m
Weight1.5 tons
North Pacific species measuring 5-5.5m, distinguished by arched rostrum and teeth positioned far back on lower jaw in males. Limited information available as rarely observed alive; known primarily from strandings along Pacific coast from California to Japan. Males show characteristic beaked whale scarring from fighting with erupted teeth.
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