Antarctic Minke Whale [Balaenoptera bonaerensis]
Description
In Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, divers may see minke whales moving with quick, efficient strokes between feeding areas. They can appear as a dark, streamlined shape that surfaces briefly—sometimes close enough to catch the curve of the back and the timing of a rapid breath before they disappear again.
Where To See Antarctic Minke Whale
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises (Cetaceans)
Cetartiodactyla
|
| Family |
Rorquals
Balaenopteridae
|
| Genus |
Baleen Whales
Balaenoptera
|
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