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Arnoux's Beaked Whale

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Arnoux's beaked whale (Berardius arnuxii) is a large toothed whale in the beaked-whale family Ziphiidae. It inhabits cold waters around Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands, where it is usually observed at sea rather than near shore. The species resembles the Northern Hemisphere Baird's beaked whale and is named after M. Arnoux, a French naval surgeon.

Its remote distribution makes it difficult to study in the wild.

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Where does Arnoux's beaked whale live?

Arnoux's beaked whale, Berardius arnuxii, inhabits cold waters around Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands. It is usually observed at sea rather than close to shore.

What is the scientific name of Arnoux's beaked whale?

Its scientific name is Berardius arnuxii. It is a large toothed whale in the beaked-whale family Ziphiidae.

Is Arnoux's beaked whale related to the Northern Hemisphere's Baird's beaked whale?

It resembles the Northern Hemisphere's Baird's beaked whale in overall form. The two are distinct species associated with opposite cold-water regions.

Is Arnoux's beaked whale easy to see from land?

No, it is generally recorded offshore in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters. Its open-ocean habitat makes ordinary shore sightings unlikely.

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