| Latin Name |
Eubalaena australis |
| Conservation Status |
Conservation Dependent |
| Location
| Southern Oceans |
| Colour |
Dark Grey/Black |
| Length |
10 - 17 m (33 - 56 ft) |
| Weight |
40 - 80 tonnes (39.5 - 79 tons) |
| Life Expectancy |
- Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Southern Right Whales are between 10 and 17 m (33 - 56 ft) in length and they weigh between 40 and 80 tonnes (39.5 - 79 tons).
Habitat
Southern Right Whales are found in southern oceans.
Diet
Southern Right Whales feed on crustaceans.
Breeding
Southern Right Whales give birth to a single calf after a gestation period of approximately 12 months.
Predators
Interesting Facts
Right Whales are among the slowest swimming whales.
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