Breeding occurs year round in Bryde's whales. Sexual maturity is reached at 10 years of age for males and 8 years of age for females. The gestation period is approximately 12 months. Most Bryde's whales bear 1 calf. Calves are around 4 meters at birth and weigh 1 ton.

Breeding season: Breeding occurs year round in Bryde's whales

Average number of offspring: 1.

Average gestation period: 12 months.

Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female): 8 years.

Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male): 10 years.

Key Reproductive Features: iteroparous ; year-round breeding ; gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate); viviparous

Average birth mass: 1e+06 g.

Average gestation period: 376 days.

Average number of offspring: 1.

Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male)

Sex: male: 3104 days.

Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female)

Sex: female: 3104 days.