Northern Bottlenose Whale [Hyperoodon ampullatus]
Description
The Northern Bottlenose Whale is a large beaked whale species that can reach lengths of 6 to 9 meters. It is characterized by a bulbous forehead and a long, tubular snout. The species is native to the North Atlantic Ocean, where it inhabits deep offshore waters. It is known for its deep diving behavior, reaching depths of over 800 meters to feed on squid, fish, and marine invertebrates. This species is solitary or found in small groups.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Cetaceans
Cetacea
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| Family |
Beaked whales
Ziphiidae
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| Genus |
Hyperoodon
Hyperoodon
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