Strap-toothed whale (M. layardii)

 

 

Strap-toothed whale (M. layardii)

length: M. greyi—6 m/20 ft; M. hectori—4 m/13 ft;

M. layardii—5 m/16 ft

weight: M. greyi—5 tonnes; M. hectori—2 tonnes;

M. layardii—3.5 tonnes

distribution and habitat: Cold and temperate southern hemisphere waters, in singles or groups up to three; deep divers, submerging for up to two hours.

Status: population unknown

iucn: all Data Deficient   cites:  Appendix II