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Ramari's beaked whale is the common name for Mesoplodon eueu, a species of beaked whale formally described in 2021. The species was previously confused with True's beaked whale and is known from a small number of specimens and strandings rather than routine observations at sea. Its name honors Ramari Stewart, a Maori whale expert from New Zealand who contributed to the recovery and preparation of an important specimen. The whale is of interest to marine mammal researchers because beaked whales are difficult to study in the wild.
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What is Ramari's beaked whale's scientific name?
Ramari's beaked whale is Mesoplodon eueu. It was formally described as a species in 2021.
Was Ramari's beaked whale always recognized as a separate species?
No. It was previously confused with True's beaked whale. Genetic and anatomical work helped establish Mesoplodon eueu as a distinct species.
Why is Ramari's beaked whale rarely seen?
The species is known from a small number of specimens and strandings rather than routine observations at sea. Beaked whales generally spend much of their lives in deep offshore water.
Is Ramari's beaked whale a dolphin or a baleen whale?
It is a toothed whale in the beaked-whale genus Mesoplodon. Its common name includes whale, but it is not a baleen whale such as a humpback or blue whale.
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