Scientific illustrations: © 2021 Haruyoshi KAWAI
Weight
Up to 235 kg
Length
Up to 2.7m
Threats
Bycatch, overfishing and pollution.
Behaviour
Highly active, fast swimmer, frequently bow-rides.
Group
Smaller groups of 20-30 individuals but usually forms groups up to several hundred individuals.
Diet
Fish and squid.
Conservation Status
Europe
Life Span
Up to 35 years
Diving depth
Up to 260m
Diving time
Up to 8 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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