Close up of the jaw and tooth of a spade-toothed whale
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1Spade-toothed whale (Mesoplodon traversii)
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Facts – Spade-toothed whale
| Also known as: | Bahamondi's beaked whale, Traver's beaked whale |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Mesoplodon bahamondi |
| French: | Mésoplodon De Bahamonde, Mésoplodon De Travers |
| Spanish: | Zifio De Bahamonde, Zifio De Travers |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Ziphiidae |
| Genus | Mesoplodon (1) |
Status – Spade-toothed whale
Description – Spade-toothed whale
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IUCN Red List (October, 2008)
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CITES (October, 2008)
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Close up of the jaw and tooth of a spade-toothed whale
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