Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

Common Minke Whale, a reference photo — Photo: National Marine Sanctuaries · Public domain

The common minke whale or northern minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is a species of minke whale within the suborder of baleen whales.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Minke Whale being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Balaenoptera bonaerensis
Balaenoptera brydei
Balaenoptera borealis
Hyperoodon ampullatus
Balaenoptera physalus
Balaenoptera edeni

Classification

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

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