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SPECIES PROFILE
Gervais' Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon europaeus)
Mesoplodon
IUCN STATUS
Data Deficient
CONSERVATION STATUS
Data Deficient
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Atlantic
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Deep ocean
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Cetacea
FAMILY
Ziphiidae
GENUS
Mesoplodon
📋 Description
SIZE
4-5 m body, 1 tonne
COLORATION
Dark grey
ADAPTATIONS
Deep diver
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Deep ocean
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Atlantic
REPRODUCTION
1 calf
DIET DETAILS
Squid
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Noise pollution
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Gervais' beaked whale is one of the smallest beaked whales.
2
It is rarely seen alive.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Bay of Biscay
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Rare; occasional strandings in Europe.
