Scientific Name
Balaenoptera brydei
Status
Least Concern
Size
Body length 13 - 15 m
Weight
20 - 30 Tonnes
Diet
Carnivorous.
Sardines, anchovies, krill, copepods, red crabs and shrimp.
Appearance
Dark smoky grey dorsally and usually white ventrally. Bottom jaw is grey and the underside of the jaw pink.
Habitat
Tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate waters, primarily between 40° south and 40° north latitude.
Distribution.
Upper Gulf of Thailand, particularly in areas like Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Samut Prakan, and Phetchaburi provinces.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
The whale watching season in the Gulf of Thailand is from September to December, when Bryde's whales come to feed on shoals of anchovies.
They are also observed in the waters around Chachoengsao, Bangkok, and Chonburi provinces. Whale watching boat tours are available, tour boats range in size from fifteen to fifty plus passengers.
Please check "Whale Watching" websites for more information.
Most tours provide a hot lunch and refreshments.
The trip can be bumpy, if you suffer from seasickness, it is advisable to take tablets the recommended time, prior to departure.
A hat and sun cream are essential.
