Table 1 Morphometric measurements of the two Cuvier’s beaked whales stranded (Ind1 is the specimens from Gabes shore; Ind2 is the specimens from Bizerte shore)
Measurements (cm) | Ind1 | Ind2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Total Length | 530 | 630 |
2 | Snout to base of dorsal fin | 340 | – |
3 | Snout to blowhole | 63 | 71 |
4 | Snout to centre of eye | 42 | 63 |
5 | Snout to anterior insertion of flipper | 126 | – |
6 | Snout to anus | 390 | – |
7 | Fluke width | 110 | – |
8 | Maximum length of the pectoral fins | 40 | 42 |
9 | Maximum width of the pectoral fins | 16 | 16.5 |