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Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Taxonomy

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

About

The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 m (39–52 ft) and weigh about 36,000 kg (79,000 lb). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. Males produce a complex song lasting 10 to 20 minutes, which they repeat for hours at...

Frequently Asked Questions

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