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April 8, 2026Academia Biology0 citationsOpen Access

Genetic identity of three species of beaked whale (family Ziphiidae) off the Brazilian coast

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ADAnna Luiza dos Santos DonatoRGRodrigo Goldenberg-BarbosaDADafne Adriana Abreu dos Anjos

Key Points

  • To identify the genetic identity of beaked whale species along the Brazilian coast and assess genetic diversity.
  • Conducted molecular identification of seven stranded beaked whale specimens.
  • Analyzed genetic data to determine species.
  • Compared findings with existing records to identify gaps in knowledge.
  • Identified three species of beaked whales within the sampled specimens.
  • Highlighted the lack of comprehensive data on these species in the South Atlantic.
  • Provided preliminary insights into the genetic diversity of the beaked whale population.

Abstract

Introduction: Studies on beaked whales in the South Atlantic are scarce, and there are still significant gaps in knowledge about these species in this region. In Brazil, ten species have been reported over the years. Most of these records, however, are limited to isolated stranding reports, and comprehensive research has yet to be conducted. Therefore, we performed molecular identification of seven stranded specimens to provide preliminary insights into regional genetic patterns.

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Donato et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f05d74eaea4b11a79c5chttps://doi.org/10.20935/acadbiol8231
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