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| Common Name | Shepherd's Beaked Whale Tasman's Beaked Whale |
| Scientific Name | Tasmacetus shepherdi Oliver, 1937 |
| Family | Hyperoodontidae |
| Location | Southern Hemisphere |
| Species Status | Data Deficient (2008) |
| Features | ~ |
| Distinct Features & Coloration | Falcate dorsal fin with narrow pointed tip Large, robust beaked whale with pronouced melon and dolphin like beak Well patterened but pale body markings can be diffuse and subtle Moderately bulbous melon probably more noticeable in mature males Contrasting dark cape and shoulder band, set off from pale sides and belly Pale tailstock may vary in extent and contrast with sex/age |
| Adult Length | 6 - 7.1 m |
| Adult Weight | 2.32 - 3.48 ton |
| Calf Length | 3 m |
| Calf Weight | ~ |
| Calf's Features | Warm olive brown in colour Shorter beak and less well developed melon |
| Gender Identification | ~ |
| Sexual Maturity Age | ~ |
| Sexual Maturity Length | ~ |
| Mating Season | ~ |
| Birthing Season | ~ |
| Gestation Length | ~ |
| Weaning Age | ~ |
| Gaps between births | ~ |
| Dependant on Mother | ~ |
| Lifespan | ~ |
| Distribution | ~ |
| Migration | ~ |
| Population | ~ |
| Groupings | ~ |
| Common Surface Behaviours | ~ |
| Blow Shape | ~ |
| Diving Capabilty | ~ |
| Diving Pattern | |
| Diet | Fish |
| Feeding Method | ~ |
| Top Speed | ~ |
| Other Facts | ~ |
Information
from: Whales,
Dolphins and Seals: A field Guid to the Marine Mammals of the World
by H.Shirihai and B.Jarrett
IUCN Red List | ITIS
IUCN Red List | ITIS