Omura’s whale
Balaenoptera omurai
ok. 10,8 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- poniżej około 20 tonDorosłe osobniki
Omura’s whale — size comparison
Omura’s whale is a slender baleen whale of warm Indo-Pacific waters. It was not consistently distinguished from similar whales for a long time; its scientific d
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled
Total lengthScale in m
051015
approx. 10.8 m
The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.
Omura’s whale — size comparison — facts and sources
Omura’s whale is a slender baleen whale of warm Indo-Pacific waters. It was not consistently distinguished from similar whales for a long time; its scientific description was published in 2003.
It feeds on krill and small schooling fish, filtering them from water with baleen. It is usually observed alone or in loose gatherings. Distribution and seasonal movements are still being studied, and correct identification matters greatly when analysing older observations.