With a lifespan of up to 70–90 years, the Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is among the longest-lived filter feeder species. It inhabits oceans habitats in Oceans worldwide.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Blue Whale | Filter Feeder Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 tons | 100.8 tons | ↑ 99% |
| Height | 33.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 39 km/h | 54.5 km/h | ↓ 28% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Blue Whale inhabits oceans habitats. It can be found in Oceans worldwide.
Typical coloring: Blue-grey.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Blue Whale is a solitary species belonging to the Balaenopteridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Blue Whale is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 2 filter feeder species, the Blue Whale’s weight of Up to 200 tons is significantly higher than the group median of 100.8 tons.
Weight rank: #1 of 31 Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Whale | Up to 200 tons | EN |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 2000–5000 kg | EN |
| 3 | Whale Shark | Up to 1500 kg | EN |
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
Related Species
How much does a Blue Whale weigh?
A Blue Whale typically weighs Up to 200 tons, which is well above average compared to the median of 100.8 tons among filter feeder species.
What is the conservation status of the Blue Whale?
The Blue Whale is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Blue Whale live?
The Blue Whale is found in Oceans worldwide, in oceans habitats.
How does the Blue Whale reproduce?
The Blue Whale has a gestation period of 10–12 months and typically produces 1 (rarely 2) offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026