The diet of the minke whale in Greenland - A short review

Information on the diet of minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in Greenland waters is reviewed. The knowledge is based on reports by whale catchers in Greenland, supplemented by limited scientific studies of stomach contents. The available material indicates that capelin (Mallotus villosus) is...

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Published in:NAMMCO Scientific Publications
Main Author: Pia Barner Neve
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2000-05-01
Subjects:
minke whales
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
diet
stomach contents
prey
Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/NAMMCOSP/article/view/2974
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Summary:Information on the diet of minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in Greenland waters is reviewed. The knowledge is based on reports by whale catchers in Greenland, supplemented by limited scientific studies of stomach contents. The available material indicates that capelin (Mallotus villosus) is the predominant prey item in Greenland waters, particularly in coastal areas. In offshore areas, sand eel (Ammodytes spp) is consumed rather frequently, and krill (euphausids) appears to play a certain role in some areas or periods.
ISSN:1560-2206
2309-2491

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