Mesoplodon peruvianus was discovered in Peru in 1991 and is only known in Peruvian waters, although there have been two documented strandings on Mexican shores (The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, 2001). Strandings and captures have taken place between 11 and 15 degrees south latitude, off the coast of central and southern Peru. This is thought to be the southern end of the range of Mesoplodon peruvianus (Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, 2001).

 

Biogeographic Regions: Neotropical; Neotropical :: Native; Pacific Ocean; Pacific Ocean :: Native