Scientific illustrations: © 2021 Haruyoshi KAWAI
Weight
Up to 81 Ton(s)
Length
Up to 27m
Threats
Bycatch, direct hunting, overfishing, pollution and ship strikes.
Group
Solitary or in small groups, but up to 100 in feeding grounds.
Blow
Upright, dense and up to 8 meters high.
Diet
Krill, crustaceans, fish and squid.
Conservation Status
Mainland PT
Life Span
Up to 90 years
Diving depth
Up to 474m
Diving time
Up to 30 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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