Fin Whale

Balaenoptera Physalus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Balaenoptera Physalus
Other names Finback Whale, Common Rorqual
Size Up to 26 m (85 ft)
Weight Up to 80k kgs (176k lbs)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Pelagic waters, near the continental shelf, seamounts and slopes, in temperate and polar waters
Depth Range Up to 470 m (1,540 ft)
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