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Scientific illustrations: © 2021 Haruyoshi KAWAI
Weight
Up to 5.5 Ton(s)
Length
Up to 9.8m
Threats
Bycatch, habitat destruction, overfishing and pollution.
Behaviour
Fast swimmer, unpredictable and inquisitive.
Group
Usually sociable groups of 2 to 50.
Diet
Fish, cephalopods and marine mammals.
Conservation Status
Europe
Life Span
At least 90 years
Diving depth
Up to 1087m
Diving time
Up to 17 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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