Balaenoptera edeni
Bryde's whales
Rorqual de Bryde
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal is often seen in open sea
- The species can be found between and 300 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- The species is migrating
- Species generally living in a couple
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 1500 cm
- Maximum age known : 70 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 10 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 20 mns
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - -
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
- The species is classified asVulnerable
