Mammal
Andrews' beaked whale Facts Mesoplodon bowdoini
Classification
Family: Ziphiidae. Order: Artiodactyla.
Andrews' beaked whale Conservation Status
Andrews' beaked whale is listed here as Data Deficient. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Weight
- 2.6 metric tonnes
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