Big Finner [Balaenoptera physalus]
Description
Fin whales are among the largest animals divers can encounter, and when they come close, the sheer scale is unforgettable. Underwater, you may see a powerful, torpedo-like shape with a smooth, dark back and a slow, steady cruising motion as it passes through the water column.
Where To See Big Finner
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises (Cetaceans)
Cetartiodactyla
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| Family |
Rorquals
Balaenopteridae
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| Genus |
Baleen Whales
Balaenoptera
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