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Blainville's Beaked Whale vs Northern Bottlenose Whale

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Blainville's Beaked Whale

Blainville's Beaked Whale

Mesoplodon densirostris

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vs
Northern Bottlenose Whale

Northern Bottlenose Whale

Hyperoodon ampullatus

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Size

Blainville's Beaked Whale

Blainville's Beaked Whale

5.7 m

Human

1.75 m

Northern Bottlenose Whale

Northern Bottlenose Whale

9.8 m

Blainville's Beaked WhaleNorthern Bottlenose Whale
Weight800–1200 kg5000–7500 kg
Length4.3–5.7 m6.5–9.8 m
Top Speed15 km/h30 km/h
Lifespan27–45 yrs27–37 yrs
Gestation365 days365 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentMigratory
HabitatOceanOcean
RegionsEurope, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, OceaniaNordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica
FamilyHyperoodontidaeHyperoodontidae
OrderCetaceaCetacea