The Minke Whale
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Balaenoptera bonaerensis (Antarctic species)
Stats:
- Weight: 11,000 - 33,000 lbs (5 - 15 tons)
- Length: 23 - 33 ft (7 - 10 m)
- Diet: Krill and small schooling fish
- Status: Lower risk
Minke Whale Range
Species Fact:
The scientific name for the minke whales translate to: "winged whale" (Balaenoptera), "sharp snout" (acutorostrata).
