Northern Minke Whale
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
- Group: Whale
- Typical depth: 0–732 m
- Max size: 10.7 m
- IUCN status: LC
The smallest of the rorqual whales still reaches close to eleven metres, ranging from the tropics to the edge of the pack ice in both hemispheres. It feeds on krill and small schooling fish, mostly in coastal and inshore waters, and is listed as Least Concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Balaenopteridae › Balaenoptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137087.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Minke Whale live?
- The Northern Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is typically found at 0–732 m.
- How big does the Northern Minke Whale get?
- The Northern Minke Whale grows to about 10.7 m.