These whales are also known as 'wonderful beaked whales'. They have never positively been identified at sea.

Subspecies
None.

Life span
Unknown.

Statistics
Body length: 4.9-5.3m, Weight: 1-1.5 tonnes.

Physical description
True's beaked whales are mottled dark-grey on their back, with a dark patch around the eye. The body is scarred and the rear third of the body is often pale. They have a slightly bulging forehead, a medium-sized beak, and small teeth on the lower jaw.

Distribution
True's beaked whales inhabit temperate seas of the North Atlantic and South Africa.

Diet
They feed on squid.

Behaviour
Little is known about their behaviour, but the fact that the males are often scarred suggests that aggression occurs between them.

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