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Sei whale

Balaenoptera borealis

Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)Endangered
Mammalfilter-feeder

The sei whale is a sleek, steel-grey giant of the ocean, known as the third-largest baleen whale after the blue and fin whales. It zips through the water at impressive speeds, making it one of the fastest swimmers among whales.

  • It can grow up to 19.5 meters (64 feet) long.
  • Weighs as much as 28 metric tons.
  • Can reach speeds of 50–55 km/h (31–34 mph) over short distances.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Balaenoptera borealis
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
filter-feeder
Relative size
giant
IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
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