Fin whale
Balaenoptera physalus
ok. 23 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- około 40–80 tonDorosłe osobniki
Fin whale — size comparison
The fin whale is among the largest cetaceans, with an exceptionally slender body and a small, curved dorsal fin. It inhabits deep ocean waters and continental s
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Length
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Total lengthScale in m
0510152025
approx. 23 m
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Fin whale — size comparison — facts and sources
The fin whale is among the largest cetaceans, with an exceptionally slender body and a small, curved dorsal fin. It inhabits deep ocean waters and continental shelf margins. Its streamlined shape supports fast, sustained swimming.
It feeds on krill, small fish and squid, filtering food from water through baleen. It lives alone or in small groups, with larger gatherings where prey is abundant. Movement between feeding grounds makes its presence in an area change seasonally.
Plansza używa 2300 cm długości całkowitej jako zachowawczego punktu dorosłego zwierzęcia. Około 521 cm wysokości pokazanej sylwetki wynika wyłącznie z proporcji bocznego ujęcia — nie jest osobną normą biologiczną.