
Fin whale - Wikipedia
The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), 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 …
Fin Whale - NOAA Fisheries
Nov 22, 2024 · The fin whale is the second-largest whale species on earth, second only to the blue whale. It is found throughout the world’s oceans. It gets its name from an easy-to-spot fin …
Fin whale | Giant, Balaenoptera, Migration | Britannica
The fin whale is 18–27 metres (59–89 feet) long, with short baleen and 56–100 grooves along its throat and chest. It is found in all the world’s oceans, in groups of a few to several hundred. …
Fin Whale | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Next to the blue whale, the fin whale is the second largest mammal in the world. They have a distinct ridge along their back behind the dorsal fin, which gives it the nickname "razorback.” …
Fin Whale - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is a cetacean belonging to the parvorder of baleen whales. It is the second-longest species of cetacean on Earth after the Blue whale.
Fin whale - IWC
Fin whales are the second largest species of whale after blue whales. The two species are closely related, but fin whales have more pointed heads and are more streamlined than their giant …
Fin Whale Facts & Pictures: The World's Second Largest Animal
Jul 26, 2023 · The fin whale is one of the fastest cetaceans in the world. It has been nicknamed 'the greyhound of the sea' on account of its streamlined shape and high speed. The fin whale …
Fin whale - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
Truly handsome individuals, fin whales have long, slender bodies that can grow up to a whopping 80 feet in length. With a distinct ridge running behind the dorsal fin, in the USA they have …
Fin whale guide: how big they are, their lifespan - and just how …
The fin whale is a type of of baleen whale and the second-longest species of cetacean. How big are fin whales? These are truly impressive cetaceans. Surpassed only by blue whales in size, …
Fin Whale | Whale Watching Handbook
Fin whales are the second largest species of whale after blue whales. The two species are closely related, but fin whales have more pointed heads and are more streamlined than their giant …