Hubbs' beaked whale 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, a few at-sea sightings, and observations of two stranded whales that were kept in captivity for 16–25 days.
Hubbs' beaked whale
Hubbs' beaked whale skull located at the California Academy of Sciences San Francisco.
Carl Leavitt Hubbs was an American ichthyologist.
Carl Leavitt Hubbs, University of Michigan