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Antartic Minke Whale

The Antarctic Minke Whale differs from the Common Minke
Whale in several respects. The Antarctic Minke Whale is
slightly larger than the Common Minke Whale, and the
Common Minke Whale has a white band in the middle of
each flipper. There are also less distinctive differences
in body coloration and shape.

Facts

Scientific Name:

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

Length:

up to 10.7 m / 35'1 ft

Weight:

9.1 tons

Age:

up to 60 years

Total Population:

Map Range:

Captivity

Current Antartic Minke Whales in Captivity:

There are currently no Antartic Minke Whales in captivity.

Past Antartic Minke Whales in Captivity:

No past cases of Antartic Minke Whales in Captivity are known.