General Description

Colour pattern is poorly known for this species. They are generally considered mainly dark grey, paler underneath and with a white tip on the beak. Up to 5.3 m long.

Biology

These whales are rarely identified in the wild and little is known of their biology. Their name comes from the shape of teeth in young individuals, which have a similar appearance to the leaves of ginkgo trees.

Habitat

Temperate and tropical waters.

Open water

Distribution guide

Indo-Pacific Ocean. Potentially near Port Phillip, recorded from western Victoria.

Species Group

Mammals › Whales and dolphins

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

Surface Midwater

Max Size

5.3 m

Diet

Carnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Data Deficient
• CITES : Trade restrictions (Appendix II)