Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Sighting evidence at Parcel das Paredes, Abrolhos Banks
Photo: Wayne and Pam Osborn · CC BY-NC
The Abrolhos Banks serve as the primary breeding and calving ground for humpback whales in the South Atlantic, drawing hundreds of individuals each winter. Mothers bring newborn calves to the warm, sheltered shallows to nurse and build strength before the long migration south. Underwater encounters during whale-watch dives are strictly regulated to protect this critical nursery habitat.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Humpback Whale is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.