ENEndangered
Perrin's Beaked Whale
Mesoplodon perrini
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perrin's_beaked_whale
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Perrin's Beaked Whale classified as Endangered?
Perrin's Beaked Whale is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Perrin's Beaked Whale live?
Perrin's Beaked Whale occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Perrin's Beaked Whale?
The main threats to Perrin's Beaked Whale are 10.2, 11.1, 5.4, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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