North Atlantic Bottlenose Whale

Hyperoodon ampullatus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Cetacea · Hyperoodontidae

About

The northern bottlenose whale is a species of beaked whale in the ziphiid family, being one of two members of the genus Hyperoodon. The northern bottlenose whale was hunted heavily by Norway and Britain in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is one of the deepest-diving mammals known, reaching depths of 2,339 m (7,674 ft) and capable of diving for up to 130 minutes.

Fun Fact

It is one of the deepest-diving mammals known, reaching depths of 2,339 m (7,674 ft) and capable of diving for up to 130 minutes.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in ocean areas deeper than 6,500 feet.

Diet

Feed mainly on deep water squid, primarily Gonatus sp.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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