Ziphius cavirostris (Cuvier's Beaked Whale)
General description:
Live sightings in the Hebridean waters are very rare but the records of stranded animals indicate they may be more common. In 2008 and 2014, there was a multiple stranding of Cuvier's beaked whales in the Hebrides.
Additional Information
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit
Conservation status:
EC CITES Appendix II
Bern Convention Appendix 2
EU Habitats Directive Annex 4
Scottish Biodiversity List of species of principal importance for biodiversity conservation
Local Distribution: