Sei Whale
Balaenoptera borealis
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
MammalProtected — exact location hiddenConservation status: EndangeredRarity not yet assessed
mammals • Balaenopteridae
Sei Whale.
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Balaenoptera borealis
Category
mammals
Family
Balaenopteridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 2e+04 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
Location sensitive. Exact coordinates for this species are never shown publicly. Sightings are masked to a wide region to protect it from poaching.
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding sei whale in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: marine.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; fish 40%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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