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Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)⤢ Full sizeLeast Concern
Least Concern

Common Minke Whale

Balaenoptera acutorostrata

About This Species

Length7-10m
Weightup to 9 tons

Smallest of the great whales at 7-10m (23-33ft) and up to 9 tons, with distinctive pointed snout, streamlined body, and characteristic white band on the flippers. Most abundant and widely distributed rorqual found in all major oceans from Arctic to Antarctic, known for curious behavior around vessels. Less depleted by historical whaling due to their smaller size.

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