Sei Whale
Balaenoptera borealis
- Group: Whale
- Typical depth: 0–342 m
- Max size: 18 m
- IUCN status: EN
Among the fastest of the great whales, the sei whale reaches around 18 metres and cruises coastal, shelf, and oceanic waters near the surface. Hunting hit it hard last century, and it remains endangered, though it has rebounded somewhat better than several other large baleen whales.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Balaenopteridae › Balaenoptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137088.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sei Whale live?
- The Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis) is typically found at 0–342 m.
- How big does the Sei Whale get?
- The Sei Whale grows to about 18 m.