| Balaenopteridae (rorquals, finback whales) |
| 1460 cm TL (male/unsexed); 1560 cm TL (female); max. reported age: 60 years |
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pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 300 - 700 m |
| Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean. Tropical to temperate climates. |
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| Inhabits tropical and warm temperate waters in major oceans between approximately 40°N and 40°S. They are generally restricted to waters warmer than 20°C. Feeds on copepods, euphausids, and fishes. Its longevity is approximately 60 years with a maximum size approaching 1500 cm. It is distinguished by its three distinct head ridges (Ref. 79555). Maximum depth from Ref. 114954. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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