Hector's beaked whales are one of the smallest of the beaked whale family.

Subspecies
None.

Life span
Unknown.

Statistics
Body length: 4-4.5m, Weight: 1-2 tonnes.

Physical description
Hector's beaked whales are very small and have a dark grey upper-side and a paler underside. They have many scars and a short, pale beak. The teeth are near the tip of the lower jaw and they have a small dorsal fin.

Distribution
Hector's beaked whales inhabit temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere and North Pacific ocean.

Diet
They feed on squid.

Behaviour
The behaviour of Hector's beaked whales is unknown.

Conservation status
Hector's beaked whales are classified as Data Deficient by the 2000 Red List.

Notes
Hector's beaked whales are rarely seen.