Rhincodon typus
EN Filter Feeder Oceans
Up to 1500 kg
Weight
70–100 yrs
Lifespan
70 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In
With a lifespan of up to 70–100 years, the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is among the longest-lived filter feeder species. It inhabits oceans habitats in Worldwide.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Whale Shark | Filter Feeder Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5K kg | 100.8K kg | ↓ 99% |
| Height | 1.8K cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h | 54.5 km/h | ↑ 28% |
| Avg Speed | 70 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 85 yrs | 82.5 yrs | ↑ 3% |
Endemic to Worldwide
Habitat: Oceans
Found In: Worldwide
Coloration: Gray, White
Behavior
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 100–150 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 70–100 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 #3 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 |