How deep does the Humpback Whale live?

The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is typically found at 0–616 m.

How big does the Humpback Whale get?

The Humpback Whale grows to about 18.9 m.

Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Group: Whale
Typical depth: 0–616 m
Max size: 18.9 m
IUCN status: LC

Reaching nearly 19 metres, this baleen whale runs one of the longest migrations of any mammal, swinging between tropical breeding grounds and polar feeding waters near the ice edge. It strains krill and small schooling fish through its baleen, often close to shore where people gather to watch it breach.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Balaenopteridae › Megaptera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137092.

FAQ

How deep does the Humpback Whale live?: The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is typically found at 0–616 m.
How big does the Humpback Whale get?: The Humpback Whale grows to about 18.9 m.