Mesoplodon ginkgodens
Also known as Ginkgo-toothed beaked whale
species of mammal
Species
Data Deficientgingko-toothed whale
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderCetacea
- FamilyHyperoodontidae
Habitatmarine
Observations21
via GBIF · IUCN
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The ginkgo-toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) is a poorly known species of whale even for a beaked whale, and was named for the unusual shape of its dual teeth. It is a fairly typical-looking species, but is notable for males not having any scarring.
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