Scientific illustrations: © 2021 Haruyoshi KAWAI
Weight
Up to 40 Ton(s)
Length
Up to 18m
Threats
Bycatch, overfishing, pollution and ship strikes.
Group
Solitary or in pairs, but also groups of 12 to 15.
Blow
Bushy, easily visible, broad and up to 3 meters high.
Diet
Krill and fish.
Conservation Status
Europe
Life Span
Up to 50 years
Diving depth
At least 150m
Diving time
Up to 40 minutes
Find out more about the marine megafauna in Portugal with the official AIMM Species Guide.
The Species Guide is a digital guide in English where you’ll find various information about the marine species that occur in mainland Portugal. You’ll find biological information, behavior, conservation status and much more!
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