Goose-beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris, VT217
Physical Description
Skull of a goose-beaked whale. Lower jaws and tympano periotics are not present.
Field Collection
Gaskin (1968) mentions a second Ziphius (13ft 1inch male) at the same stranding according personal comes with Gurr. [EB 5/8/2015] Pipikaretu BeachMeasurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 420 x 510 x 920mmSex
FemaleAll Rights Reserved