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SPECIES PROFILE
Northern Bottlenose Whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus)
Hyperoodon
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
North Atlantic
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Deep ocean
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Cetacea
FAMILY
Ziphiidae
GENUS
Hyperoodon
📋 Description
SIZE
7-10 m body, 6-10 tonnes
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Large melon, deep diver
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Deep ocean
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
North Atlantic
REPRODUCTION
1 calf every 2 years
DIET DETAILS
Squid
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Noise pollution
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The northern bottlenose whale has a large bulbous forehead and dives very deep.
2
It is one of the most curious beaked whales.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Andenes Norway
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for on whale-watching in Norway/Iceland.
