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Weight
Up to 650 kg
Length
Up to 4.1m
Threats
Bycatch, direct hunting, overfishing and pollution.
Behaviour
Acrobatic, strong swimmer, frequently bow-rides.
Group
Usually medium groups from 1 to 25 individuals.
Diet
Fish and cephalopods.
Conservation Status
Europe
Life Span
Up to 52 years
Diving depth
Up to 535m
Diving time
Up to 12 minutes
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Find out more about the marine megafauna in Portugal with the official AIMM Species Guide.
The Species Guide is a digital guide in English where you’ll find various information about the marine species that occur in mainland Portugal. You’ll find biological information, behavior, conservation status and much more!
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