Balaenoptera physalus

  • Fin Whale
  • Finnwal
  • Gewone vinvis
  • Rorqual commun
  • Rorcual común
  • Balenottera comune

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The animal is often seen in open sea
  • The species can be found between and 600 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 2700 cm
  • Maximum age known : 90 year(s)
  • Sexual maturity : 6 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 asEndangered