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Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

Taxonomy

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

About

The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also known as finback whale, razorback whale, common rorqual whale, herring whale, or greyhound whale is a marine mammal belonging to the parvorder of baleen whales. It is the second-largest mammalian on the Earth after the blue whale. The largest reportedly grow to 27.3 m (89.6 ft) long with a maximum confirmed length of 25.9 m (85 ft), a maximum recorded weight of nearly 74 tonnes (73 long tons; 82 short tons), and a maximum...

Frequently Asked Questions

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