Rice’s whale — size comparison

Rice’s whale is associated with Gulf of Mexico waters, especially the northeast. Its elongated body resembles closely related Bryde’s whales. Genetic and skull

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Rice’s whale

Balaenoptera ricei

ok. 12 mAdult individual
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
do około 27 ton — maksimum podane przez NOAADorosłe osobniki
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Total lengthScale in m
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Rice’s whaleTotal lengthapprox. 12 m

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Rice’s whale — size comparison — facts and sources

Rice’s whale is associated with Gulf of Mexico waters, especially the northeast. Its elongated body resembles closely related Bryde’s whales. Genetic and skull studies supported recognition as a separate species in 2021.

It filters fish from water using baleen. Calls allow researchers to detect animals even when unseen at the surface. Its restricted range exposes the population to overlapping effects of shipping, noise and industrial activity in the gulf.

Measurement sources