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    Pygmy beaked whale

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    The most recently described and smallest member of toothed whales –it was only classified as a distinct species in 1991

    Little is known about this whale, as researching this species has proven to be very hard due to their rare appearances, remote habitat, and elusive nature. Moreover, pygmy beaked whale also seems to favor deep offshore water for swimming away from coastline and sea shores. Scientists have only examined 13 dead specimens to date, and less than five reliable sightings have ever been recorded.

    Likewise, for the same reason, the pygmy beaked whale is seldom hunted as it dwells deep into the ocean. Accidental traps in fishing gear are also rare, and no reliable data is present about their natural predators and threats.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Pacific ocean
    2020
    Chile
    2020
    Vagrant
    Colombia
    2020
    Costa Rica
    2020
    Ecuador
    2020
    El Salvador
    2020
    Guatemala
    2020
    Honduras
    2020
    Mexico
    2020
    New Zealand
    2020
    Vagrant: South Is.
    Nicaragua
    2020
    Panama
    2020
    Peru
    2020
    United States
    2020
    California

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    Terrestrial / Aquatic

    Altricial / Precocial

    Polygamous / Monogamous

    Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

    Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

    Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Group

    Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

    Migratory: Yes / No

    Domesticated: Yes / No

    Dangerous: Yes / No

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    Least Concern(IUCN)
    World Population
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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

    My ID

    Scientific name: Mesoplodon peruvianus Other names: Bandolero beaked whale
    Peruvian beaked whale
    Lesser beaked whale

    Physical traits

    Length: 4 m (13 ft) Weight: 1,100 kg (2,425 pounds) Lifespan: 20 – 40 years Gestation: 1 year Offspring: 1 young
    Habitats: Marine
    Regions: Pacific ocean North America Oceania South America
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