

Scientific illustrations: © 2021 Haruyoshi KAWAI
Weight
Up to 650 kg
Length
Up to 4.1m
Threats
Bycatch, direct hunting, overfishing and pollution.
Behaviour
Acrobatic, strong swimmer, frequently bow-rides.
Group
Usually medium groups from 1 to 25 individuals.
Diet
Fish and cephalopods.
Conservation Status
Europe
Life Span
Up to 52 years
Diving depth
Up to 535m
Diving time
Up to 12 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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