Toothed Whales
Toothed Whales
Ginkgo Toothed Beaked Whale
Scientific Name: Mesoplodon ginkgodensOther Names: Ginkgo Beaked Whale, Japanese Beaked Whale
There is not much known about the Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale. Its name hails from the Japanese Ginkgo Tree, which has leaves...
Killer Whales
False Killer Whale
Scientific Name: Pseudorca crassidensOther Names: Pseudorca, False Pilot Whale
This inquisitive whale is uncommon but, in waters in which it lives, it is known to approach boats. It is active and playful,...
Toothed Whales
Dwarf Sperm Whale
Scientific Name: Kogia simusOther Names: Owen’s Pygmy Sperm Whale
The inconspicuous Dwarf Sperm Whale lives in the deeper waters of the globe’s oceans; often, far away from the shore. It is the...
Toothed Whales
Cuviers Beaked Whale
Scientific Name: Ziphius cavirostrisOther Names: Goose-Beaked Whale, Cuvier’s Whale, Goosebeak Whale
Although the Cuvier’s Beaked Whale is not often observed out at sea, it seems to be one of the most abundant...
Toothed Whales
Hectors Beaked Whale
Scientific Name: Mesoplodon hectoriOther Names: New Zealand Beaked Whale, Skew-Beaked Whale
Known for its very small head, the Hector’s Beaked Whale actually has the smallest skull of any of the Mesoplodons. They...
Toothed Whales
Hubbs Beaked Whale
Scientific Name: Mesoplodon carlhubbsiOther Names: Arch-Beaked Whale
This distinctive whale is rather easy to identify out at sea. They have a clear white, raised cap on the tops of their heads around...