Family: |
Ziphiidae (beaked whales) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
pelagic; marine |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean and the Antarctic: New Zealand, Chile and Juan Fernandez. |
Diagnosis: |
It is distinguished by its prominent melon, and the dark gray or black coloration of the rostrum. It also has a dark eye-patch, white belly and dark flippers. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 August 2020 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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