Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 250 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is migrating
- Species generally solitary
- The animal shows curiosity towards the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 1000 cm
- Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 6 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 25 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - Krill
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
- The species is classified asVulnerable
Minke whale
Zwergwal
Dwergvinvis
Petit rorqual ; Baleine de Minke
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