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North Atlantic Right Whale

Eubalaena glacialis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Balaenidae ›Genus: Eubalaena

About

The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis, which means "good, or true, whale of the ice") is a baleen whale, one of three right whale species belonging to the genus Eubalaena, all of which were formerly classified as a single species. Because of their docile nature, their slow surface-skimming feeding behaviors, their tendencies to stay close to the coast, and their high blubber content (which makes them float when they are killed, and which produced high...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of North Atlantic Right Whale?
The scientific name of North Atlantic Right Whale is Eubalaena glacialis.
What kingdom does North Atlantic Right Whale belong to?
North Atlantic Right Whale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does North Atlantic Right Whale belong to?
North Atlantic Right Whale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does North Atlantic Right Whale belong to?
North Atlantic Right Whale belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does North Atlantic Right Whale belong to?
North Atlantic Right Whale belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does North Atlantic Right Whale belong to?
North Atlantic Right Whale belongs to the family Balaenidae.
What genus does North Atlantic Right Whale belong to?
North Atlantic Right Whale belongs to the genus Eubalaena.