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Hubbs’ beaked whale size: How big do they get?

How big does a Hubbs’ beaked whale get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Hubbs’ beaked whale (Mesoplodon carlhubbsi) reaches an average size of 5.4 meter (17′ 9″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). A full-grown exemplary reaches roughly 3400 kg (7495.71 lbs). The Hubbs’ beaked whale (genus: Mesoplodon) is a member of the family Ziphiidae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a Hubbs' beaked whale is  (17' 9

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 and one possible sighting.

Animals of the same family as a Hubbs’ beaked whale

We found other animals of the Ziphiidae family:

Animals with the same size as a Hubbs’ beaked whale

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as Hubbs’ beaked whale:

Animals with the same weight as a Hubbs’ beaked whale

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Mesoplodon carlhubbsi: