Bryde's Whale vs Dugong
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Bryde's Whale
15 m
Human
1.75 m
Dugong
4 m
| Bryde's Whale | Dugong | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12000–25000 kg | 230–500 kg |
| Length | 11.5–15 m | 2.4–4 m |
| Top Speed | 25 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Lifespan | 40–70 yrs | 50–70 yrs |
| Gestation | 365 days | 365 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Resident |
| Habitat | Ocean, Coast | Ocean, Coast, Mangrove, Reef |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Balaenopteridae | Dugongidae |
| Order | Cetacea | Sirenia |