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Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale
Whales, Dolphins & Dugong
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Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Basic stats
Habitat
Deep tropical and warm-temperate offshore waters
Range
Indo-Pacific Ocean
Size
Approximately 4.9–5.3m
Weight
Approximately 1,500–2,000kg
The ginkgo-toothed beaked whale is a poorly known, robust member of Mesoplodon named for the ginkgo-leaf shape of the adult male's two teeth. These teeth sit near the middle of the lower jaw but do not arch over the beak. Unlike many male beaked whales, known males show little or no combat scarring. The species is recorded from deep tropical and warm-temperate Indo-Pacific waters. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale live in?
- Deep tropical and warm-temperate offshore waters
- Where is the Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale found?
- Indo-Pacific Ocean
- How big is the Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale?
- Approximately 4.9–5.3m
- How much does the Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale weigh?
- Approximately 1,500–2,000kg