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Blue Whale

Balaenoptera musculus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Balaenopteridae ›Genus: Balaenoptera

About

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the baleen whales (Mysticeti). At up to 29.9 metres (98 ft) in length and with a maximum recorded weight of 173 tonnes (190 short tons) and probably reaching over 181 tonnes (200 short tons), it is the largest animal known to have ever existed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Whale?
The scientific name of Blue Whale is Balaenoptera musculus.
What kingdom does Blue Whale belong to?
Blue Whale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue Whale belong to?
Blue Whale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blue Whale belong to?
Blue Whale belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Blue Whale belong to?
Blue Whale belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Blue Whale belong to?
Blue Whale belongs to the family Balaenopteridae.
What genus does Blue Whale belong to?
Blue Whale belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.