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Hubb's Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon carlhubbsi)
Extensive white scratches and scars
Small, slightly falcate fin set back
Flukes lighter below than above
Blackish grey with white head patches
Noticeably darker zone behind flipper
Much lighter scarring than males
No white cap; subtly lighter tip
Male
Female
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Length: Medium beaked whale measuring roughly 4.9–5.4 metres
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Group Size: Usually solitary or in very small groups
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Key Features: Long beak, dark body, males with forward‑tilted teeth
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Behaviour: Deep diver; elusive, rarely observed at surface
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Habitat: Deep cold‑temperate North Pacific offshore waters
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Conservation Status: Listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List
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