Mesoplodon carlhubbsi Moore, 1963
Hubb's beaked whale
Mesoplodon carlhubbsi
photo by FAO

Family:  Ziphiidae (beaked whales)
Max. size:  530 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,400 kg
Environment:  pelagic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on squid and some deepwater fishes (Ref. 1394).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2020 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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