See all species The pygmy beaked whale was only classified as a distinct species in 1991. Other names: Peruvian beaked whale, Lesser beaked whale Male Female Calf Maximum length 3.7m 3.7m 1.6m Maximum weight Unknown Unknown Unknown IUCN conservation status: Data Deficient What do Pygmy beaked whales look like? The pygmy beaked whale has a…

See all species Based on just five individuals that stranded along the coast of California between 1975 and 1997, Perrin’s beaked whale was only recognised as a species a few years ago. Male Female Calf Maximum length 3.9m 4.4m Unknown Maximum weight Unknown Unknown Unknown IUCN conservation status: Endangered What do Perrin’s beaked whales look…

See all species Stejneger’s beaked whale is thought to be the only species of Mesoplodon common in Alaskan waters. The majority of information that is known about the species biology and life history is a result of strandings (which appear to peak in both the winter and spring months), primarily off the west coast of…

See all species The spade-toothed beaked whale has the distinction of possibly being the least known of all the world’s whales! It is described only from skeletal remains consisting of two skulls and one jawbone. It has never been seen in the wild. Other names: Traver’s beaked whale, Bahamondi’s beaked whale, Spade-toothed whale Male Female…