astronomy-to-zoology: 1-Year Anniversary! Northern Bottlenose Whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus) …

astronomy-to-zoology:

1-Year Anniversary!

Northern Bottlenose Whale(Hyperoodon ampullatus)

…a species of beaked whale that occurs in the North Atlantic, ranging from the north sea to the northeastern United States to the west and Cape Verde to the east. H. ampullatus is a social species and is often seen in groups of around five to ten. They typically feed on deep-water squid and various species of fish. Unlike other whales H. ampullatus does not make seasonal migrations, and spends the whole year in cold water.

CurrentlyHyperoodon ampullatus is listed as data deficient but it still likely faces threats from hunting, prey depletion and pollution (both chemical and noise).

Classification:

Animalia-Chordata-Mammalia-Cetacea-Ziphioidea-Ziphiidae-Hyperoodontinae-Hyperoodon-H. ampullatus

Image(s): Anke