| Hubbs' beaked whale | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Infraorder: | Cetacea |
| Family: | Ziphiidae |
| Genus: | Mesoplodon |
| Species: | M. carlhubbsi
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| Binomial name | |
| Mesoplodon carlhubbsi Moore, 1963
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| Hubb's beaked whale range | |
Hubbs' beaked whale (Mesoplodon carlhubbsi) was initially thought to be an Andrews' beaked whale when discovered by ichthyologist Carl Hubbs; however, it was named in his honor when it was discovered to be a new species. This species has the typical dentition found in the genus, but its main outstanding features are a white "cap" on the head and very extensive scarring. The species is known from 31 strandings, a few at-sea sightings, and observations of two stranded whales that were kept in captivity for 16–25 days.
- ^ Pitman, R.L.; Brownell Jr.; R.L. (2020). "Mesoplodon carlhubbsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T13243A50364109. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T13243A50364109.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.