Southern Right Whale

Southern Right Whale

Eubalaena australis

Endangered
DESCRIPTION

The Southern Right Whale is a large baleen whale distinguished by its robust, black body, lack of a dorsal fin, and distinctive callosities on its head. It is a filter feeder, consuming vast quantities of krill and copepods in the Southern Ocean. These migratory whales travel to warmer coastal waters for breeding and calving.

Max Length 18.3 m
Max Weight 106 t
Lifespan Up to 150 years
Habitat Coastal zone, deep water, and open water
Depth Range Up to 300 m
Diet
Filter feeder
Activity
Variable
Social Behavior Aggregative
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