Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
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About Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Mammals
- Order: Cetacea
- Family: Balaenopteridae
The fin whale, also known as the finback whale or common rorqual, is a species of baleen whale and the second-longest cetacean after the blue whale. The biggest individual reportedly measured 26–27 m (85–89 ft) in length, with a maximum recorded weight of 70 to 80 tonnes. The fin whale's body is long, slender and brownish-gray in color, with a paler underside to appear less conspicuous from below (countershading).
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2010-06-21
Cape May Point State Park, United States of AmericaAbout 6 miles offshore from a boat. -
2016-07-09
Witless Bay, Canada -
2023-10-21
Farallones Marine Sanctuary, United States of America
