Hubbs’s beaked whale
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
ok. 5 mAdult individual
total length
total length
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Hubbs’s beaked whale — size comparison
Hubbs’s beaked whale lives in deep, temperate North Pacific waters from Japan to western North America. Sea encounters are rare, with much knowledge coming from
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approx. 5 m
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Hubbs’s beaked whale — size comparison — facts and sources
Hubbs’s beaked whale lives in deep, temperate North Pacific waters from Japan to western North America. Sea encounters are rare, with much knowledge coming from stranded animals.
Small fins and a streamlined body favour diving. Throat structure permits suction feeding; detailed fish and cephalopod dietary proportions and group organisation remain poorly understood. Adult males’ large teeth may leave scars during interactions.