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Omura's whale

Omura's whale
Photo: Salvatore Cerchio et al. / Royal Society Open Science · CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Omura's whale (Balaenoptera omurai) is a carnivorous mammal native to Asia, Oceania and Africa.

Omura's whale or the dwarf fin whale is a species of rorqual about which very little is known. Before its formal description, it was referred to as a small, dwarf or pygmy form of Bryde's whale by various sources. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Balaenoptera omurai
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Balaenopteridae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Marine
Found in
Asia, Oceania, Africa
Activity
Diurnality
Conservation status
Data Deficient

What does an Omura's whale eat?

The omura's whale is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

Where do Omura's whales live?

Omura's whales are found in Asia, Oceania and Africa, in marine habitats.

Is the omura's whale endangered?

The omura's whale is currently listed as “Data Deficient” on the IUCN Red List.

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