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Longman’s Beaked Whale (Indopacetus pacificus)
Linear fight scars plus oval bite
Big dorsal fin set back
Large rounded melon hanging forward
Long and tube-shaped
Small, narrow and tapering
Dark back, pale belly and sides
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Length: Large beaked whale reaching roughly 6–9 metres
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Group Size: Often seen in large, tight social groups
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Key Features: Slender body, long beak, pale forehead, tall dorsal fin
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Behaviour: Deep diver; sometimes associates with pilot whales
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Habitat: Deep tropical to warm‑temperate Indo‑Pacific offshore waters
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Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List
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