Fin Whale

The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also known as the finback whale or common rorqual, is a species of baleen whale and the second-longest cetacean after the blue whale. The biggest individual reportedly measured 26–27.3 m (85–90 ft) in length, with a maximum recorded weight of 65.5 to 120 t (64.5 to 118.1 long tons; 72.2 to 132.3 short tons). The fin whale's body is long, slender, and brownish-gray in color, with a paler underside to appear less conspicuous from below (countershading).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Fin 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 brydei
• Balaenoptera borealis
• Balaenoptera edeni
• Balaenoptera bonaerensis
• Balaenoptera acutorostrata
• Balaenoptera musculus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Artiodactyla

Family

Balaenopteridae

Genus

Balaenoptera

Species

Balaenoptera physalus

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