Scientific illustrations: © 2021 Haruyoshi KAWAI
Weight
Up to 500 kg
Length
Up to 2.5m
Threats
Bycatch, egg poaching and pollution.
Group
Solitary
Diet
Jellyfish and mollusks.
Conservation Status
Global
Life Span
Up to 305 years
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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