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True's Beaked Whale

Mesoplodon mirus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Ziphiidae ›Genus: Mesoplodon

About

True's beaked whale (Mesoplodon mirus) is a medium-sized whale in the mesoplodont genus. The common name is in reference to Frederick W. True, a curator at the United States National Museum (now the Smithsonian). There are two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (this species is absent in the tropics) which may be separate subspecies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of True's Beaked Whale?
The scientific name of True's Beaked Whale is Mesoplodon mirus.
What kingdom does True's Beaked Whale belong to?
True's Beaked Whale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does True's Beaked Whale belong to?
True's Beaked Whale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does True's Beaked Whale belong to?
True's Beaked Whale belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does True's Beaked Whale belong to?
True's Beaked Whale belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does True's Beaked Whale belong to?
True's Beaked Whale belongs to the family Ziphiidae.
What genus does True's Beaked Whale belong to?
True's Beaked Whale belongs to the genus Mesoplodon.