Mammal
strap-toothed whale Facts Mesoplodon layardii
Classification
Family: Ziphiidae. Order: Artiodactyla.
strap-toothed whale Conservation Status
strap-toothed whale is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Weight
- 1.5 metric tonnes
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