Gulf Stream Beaked Whale

Mesoplodon europaeus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cetacea · Hyperoodontidae

About

Gervais's beaked whale, sometimes known as the Antillean beaked whale, Gulf Stream beaked whale, or European beaked whale, is the most frequently stranding type of mesoplodont whale off the coast of North America. It has also stranded off South America and Africa.

Fun Fact

For several decades this remained as the only known specimen of this species, with many disregarding its specific status and claiming it merely represented an aberrant adult Sowerby's beaked whale.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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