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Sei Whale

Balaenoptera borealis

Taxonomy

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

About

The sei whale (/ˈseɪ/ or /ˈsaɪ/) (Balaenoptera borealis) is a baleen whale, the third-largest rorqual after the blue whale and the fin whale. It inhabits most oceans and adjoining seas, and prefers deep offshore waters. It avoids polar and tropical waters and semienclosed bodies of water. The sei whale migrates annually from cool and subpolar waters in summer to winter in temperate and subtropical waters, with a lifespan of 70 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

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