Bryde's Whale [Balaenoptera omurai]
Description
Omura’s whales are sleek, medium-sized rorquals that can appear unexpectedly offshore, often surfacing quietly before gliding back into the blue. Divers may spot a fast, streamlined body and a subtle blow, with the whale’s movement sometimes accompanied by swirling water as it changes course.
Where To See Bryde's Whale
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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