Megaptera [Megaptera]
Description
Megaptera, the humpback whales, are renowned for their dramatic underwater presence and occasional bursts of activity. Divers may spot them cruising slowly, then turning with a smooth, heavy grace—sometimes accompanied by bubbles and surface sounds that hint at what’s happening just above.
Species
Bunch Whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
|
| Order |
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises (Cetaceans)
Cetartiodactyla
|
| Family |
Rorquals
Balaenopteridae
|
Statistics
- Species 1