Balaenoptera musculus
EN Filter Feeder Oceans
Up to 200 tons
Weight
70–90 yrs
Lifespan
39 km/h
Top Speed
Oceans worldwide
Found In
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.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 80 yrs | 82.5 yrs | ↓ 3% |
Endemic to Oceans worldwide
Habitat: Oceans
Found In: Oceans worldwide
Coloration: Blue-grey
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 10–12 months
Offspring per Birth: 1 (rarely 2)
Lifespan: 70–90 years
An Endangered Species
EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Endangered Species
Ranked #1 of 31 by typical adult weight.
| # | 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 |
| 6 | Okapi | 200–350 kg | EN |