Minke whale - Wikipedia
WEBThe minke whale (/ ˈmɪnki /), or lesser rorqual, is a species complex of baleen whale. [1] The two species of minke whale are the common (or northern) minke whale and the Antarctic (or southern) minke whale. [2]
Antarctic minke whale - Wikipedia
WEBThe Antarctic minke whale or southern minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) is a species of minke whale within the suborder of baleen whales. It is the second smallest rorqual after the common minke whale and the third smallest baleen whale.
Minke Whale - NOAA Fisheries
WEBMinke whales are often recognized in the field by surfacing snout-first, with a small and weak—but visible—bushy blow that is about 6.5 to 10 feet high. Unlike other rorqual species, they do not raise their flukes out of the water when they are diving.
Minke whale - IWC
WEBMinke whales are widely distributed through most tropical, temperate and polar regions 2 from approximately 65°S to 80°N 3. Common minke whales are found in all ocean basins, with the dwarf minke whale subspecies more or less limited to the Southern Hemisphere.
Antarctic minke whale - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
WEBAntarctic minke whales are the second smallest member of the rorqual whales, usually weighing in at under 10 tonnes. Deep divers, these impressive little whales can hold their breath for up to 25 minutes.
Common and Antarctic Minke Whales: Conservation Status and …
WEBMay 13, 2019 · Minke whales inhabit all oceans, including tropical as well as polar waters (Figure 1). Since the late 1990s, two different species have been recognized: the common minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and the …
Minke Whales Facts and Pictures - Balaenoptera bonaerensis
WEBBirth length: 2.4-2.8m (8-9ft) Birth weight: 400kg (882lbs) Dive duration: 20 mins. Feed on: mainly krill. Predators: may be an important prey for some Antarctic Killer Whales.
Antarctic minke whale - Whale and Dolphin Conservation
WEBAntarctic minke whales are the second smallest member of the rorqual whales, usually weighing in at under 10 tonnes. Deep divers, these impressive little whales can hold their breath for up to 25 minutes. IUCN conservation status: Near threatened. What do Antarctic minke whales look like?
Minke whale - Australian Antarctic Program
WEBMinke whales are one of the smallest species of baleen whales and grow to nearly 9 metres long and about 10 tonnes in weight. There are two ‘forms’ of minke whales, sub species or possibly even separate species. They are distinguished by size and colour pattern differences.
Minke whale guide: species facts, diet, where they live and how minke …
WEBMinke whale guide: species facts, diet, where they live and how minke ...
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