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Grey Whale

Eschrichtius robustus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Eschrichtiidae ›Genus: Eschrichtius

About

The gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus), also known as the grey whale, gray back whale, Pacific gray whale, or California gray whale is a baleen whale that migrates between feeding and breeding grounds yearly. It reaches a length of 14.9 meters (49 ft), a weight of 36 tonnes (40 short tons), and lives between 55 and 70 years. The common name of the whale comes from the gray patches and white mottling on its dark skin. Gray whales...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey Whale?
The scientific name of Grey Whale is Eschrichtius robustus.
What kingdom does Grey Whale belong to?
Grey Whale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Grey Whale belong to?
Grey Whale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Grey Whale belong to?
Grey Whale belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Grey Whale belong to?
Grey Whale belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Grey Whale belong to?
Grey Whale belongs to the family Eschrichtiidae.
What genus does Grey Whale belong to?
Grey Whale belongs to the genus Eschrichtius.