Pygmy beaked whale
Mesoplodon peruvianus
ok. 3,72 mAdult individual
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Pygmy beaked whale — size comparison
Known chiefly from the eastern tropical Pacific, the pygmy beaked whale is among the smallest members of its genus. Specimens from Peru supported the species de
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approx. 3.72 m
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Pygmy beaked whale — size comparison — facts and sources
Known chiefly from the eastern tropical Pacific, the pygmy beaked whale is among the smallest members of its genus. Specimens from Peru supported the species description; later finds also indicated occurrence elsewhere in the Pacific.
A slender, short beak and small dorsal fin are characteristic. Living biology is poorly understood; cephalopods and fish are presumed food. Collected specimens allowed species description, but social interactions and regular migrations remain poorly documented.