Southern right whale
Eubalaena australis
ok. 15 mAdult individual
total length
total length
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- Mass
- do około 80 tonDorosłe osobniki
Southern right whale — size comparison
The southern right whale inhabits Southern Hemisphere oceans. It has a massive body without a dorsal fin and distinctive patches of thickened head skin. Their a
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Length
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Total lengthScale in m
051015
approx. 15 m
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Southern right whale — size comparison — facts and sources
The southern right whale inhabits Southern Hemisphere oceans. It has a massive body without a dorsal fin and distinctive patches of thickened head skin. Their arrangement allows researchers to recognise individuals.
It eats krill and small planktonic crustaceans filtered through baleen. It migrates seasonally, with females using sheltered bays to give birth and care for young. Some populations are recovering after historical whaling, but rates differ between areas.