Southern Bottlenose Whale

Hyperoodon planifrons

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cetacea · Hyperoodontidae

About

The southern bottlenose whale is a species of whale, in the ziphiid family, one of two members of the genus Hyperoodon. Seldom observed, the southern bottlenose whale is resident in Antarctic waters. The species was first described by English zoologist William Henry Flower in 1882, based on a water-worn skull from Lewis Island, in the Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia. They live in deep ocean waters over 1000 meters.

Fun Fact

Seldom observed, the southern bottlenose whale is resident in Antarctic waters.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in deep ocean waters over 1000 meters.

Diet

Feed mainly on squid and krill.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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