Beaked whale - Wikipedia
Beaked whales (systematic name Ziphiidae) are a family of cetaceans noted as being one of the least-known groups of mammals because of their deep-sea habitat, reclusive behavior and …
Beaked whale | Definition, History, & Scope | Britannica
beaked whale, (family Ziphiidae), any of more than 20 species of medium-sized toothed whales that have an extended snout, including the bottlenose whales.
Baird’s Beaked Whale - NOAA Fisheries
Baird's beaked whales, sometimes called giant bottlenose whales, are the largest members of the beaked whale family. They are named after renowned naturalist, Spencer F. Baird. Learn …
Cuvier's Beaked Whale - NOAA Fisheries
Cuvier's beaked whales, sometimes called "goose-beaked whales," are members of the beaked whale family. They are one of the most frequently sighted species of beaked whales in the …
Cuvier's beaked whale - Wikipedia
Cuvier's beaked whale is pelagic, generally inhabiting waters deeper than 300 m (1,000 ft), though it has been observed closer to shore on occasion. In these offshore waters, Cuvier's …
How Many Types Of Beaked Whales Live In The World Today?
2020年12月18日 · There are 22 species of beaked whales in the world including the Northern bottlenose whale, Gray’s beaked whale, Spade-toothed whale, and Cuvier’s beaked whale. …
Beaked Whales - Animalia
Beaked whales are a family of cetaceans noted as being one of the least known groups of mammals because of their deep-sea habitat and apparent low abundance. Only three or four …
Longman's Beaked Whale - NOAA Fisheries
2025年1月14日 · Longman's beaked whales, sometimes known as "tropical bottlenose whales" or "Indo-Pacific beaked whales," are one of the rarest and least known members of the beaked …
Beaked Whales: Species, Characteristics, Behavior | Sea Life ...
Ziphiidae (beaked whales) is the second largest family of cetaceans (whales, porpoises and dolphins) after the Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins). The Ziphiidae family includes 24 species in …
Beaked whales: New Zealand marine mammals
There are 24 known species of beaked whale, ranging from 4-13 m long. Aotearoa is thought to be a global hotspot for beaked whales. 13 species have been found here, and 7 of these were …