Scientific illustrations: © 2021 Haruyoshi KAWAI
Weight
Up to 30 Ton(s)
Length
Up to 21m
Threats
Bycatch, direct hunting, overfishing, pollution and ship strikes.
Group
Usually solitary or in pairs, and rarely 30-50.
Blow
Diffuse and up to 3 meters high.
Diet
Fish, squid and zooplankton.
Conservation Status
Europe
Life Span
Up to 70 years
Diving depth
At least 300m
Diving time
Up to 20 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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