Clam-eating whale (SciiFii)

The clam-eating whale (Arctodontacetus clamarevora) is a species of cetacean of the family Monodontidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the Californian Great Barrier Reef to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the clam-eating whale is the beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas). In many respects, the clam-eating whale greatly resembles a hybrid between a beluga whale and a narwhal (Monodon monoceros), having a narwhal-like tail, beluga whale-like pectoral fins, and a grey body coloration. . An average, the clam-eating whale can reach the length of between 3.95 to 5.5 meters (13 to 18 feet) and weigh around 800 to 1,600 kg (1,760 to 3,530 lb); the males are slightly larger than the females. Like many cetaceans, a large percentage of its weight is blubber (subcutaneous fat). Its sense of hearing and its echolocation is highly developed. Clam-eating whales are gregarious and form groups of 25 animals on average, although during the summer, they can gather in the hundreds or even thousands in estuaries and shallow coastal areas. They are slow swimmers, but can dive to 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) below the surface. As its name suggests, the clam-eating whale primarily feeds on mollusks, including clams, with the help of its thick, strong, forward-pointing grooved teeth to break open the shells. The conservation status of the clam-eating whale is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the clam-eating whale's wide range.
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