Grey whale
Eschrichtius robustus
ok. 12,8 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- około 41 tonDorosłe osobniki
Grey whale — size comparison
The grey whale inhabits the North Pacific. Pale patches, scars and attached organisms give individuals distinctive appearances. Instead of a tall dorsal fin, it
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Length
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Total lengthScale in m
051015
approx. 12.8 m
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Grey whale — size comparison — facts and sources
The grey whale inhabits the North Pacific. Pale patches, scars and attached organisms give individuals distinctive appearances. Instead of a tall dorsal fin, it has a low hump and a series of knuckles.
It feeds mainly on bottom-dwelling crustaceans and other invertebrates, taking in sediment and food before filtering through baleen. It is known for long migrations between feeding and breeding grounds; a round trip can exceed 16 thousand kilometres. It often travels close to shore, alone or in small groups.
Plansza używa 1280 cm długości całkowitej jako zachowawczego punktu dorosłego zwierzęcia. Około 318 cm wysokości pokazanej sylwetki wynika wyłącznie z proporcji bocznego ujęcia — nie jest osobną normą biologiczną.