Mesoplodon bidens (Sowerby, 1804) - Sowerby's beaked whale

Description

Subadult female Sowerby's beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens (Sowerby) stranded 17 September 2019 Tighnabruaich, Kyles of Bute, Argyll

Museum reference

Z.2020.25.1

Collection

Mammals

Scientific name(s)

species: Mesoplodon bidens (Sowerby, 1804) - Sowerby's beaked whale

Specimen details

Specimen form: Skeleton
Sex: Female
Phase: Subadult

Collection place(s)

Tighnabruaich, Kyles of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, Northern Europe