How deep does the Rice’s Whale live?

The Rice’s Whale (Balaenoptera ricei) is typically found at 150–410 m.

Is the Rice’s Whale dangerous to divers?

The Rice’s Whale is harmless to divers.

Rice’s Whale

Balaenoptera ricei

Group: Whale
Typical depth: 150–410 m
For divers: safe
IUCN status: CR

The only baleen whale that lives year round in the Gulf of Mexico, it sticks to a narrow strip of deep water off the northeastern shelf edge. With perhaps only a few dozen left, it ranks among the most endangered whales in the world.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1576133.

FAQ

How deep does the Rice’s Whale live?: The Rice’s Whale (Balaenoptera ricei) is typically found at 150–410 m.
Is the Rice’s Whale dangerous to divers?: The Rice’s Whale is harmless to divers.