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Hector’s beaked whale

Mesoplodon hectori

Hector’s beaked whale

See all species Although first described from stranded remains in 1866, there has only been one confirmed sighting of a Hector’s beaked whale in the wild. Other names: Skew-beaked whale, New Zealand beaked whale Male Female Calf Maximum length 4.3m 4.3m 2.0m Maximum weight Unknown 1,840kg Unknown IUCN conservation status: Data Deficient What do Hector’s…

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