Goose-beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris, VT217

Skull of a goose-beaked whale. Lower jaws and tympano periotics are not present.

Gaskin (1968) mentions a second Ziphius (13ft 1inch male) at the same stranding according personal comes with Gurr. [EB 5/8/2015] Pipikaretu Beach

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 420 x 510 x 920mm

Female