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Fin whales are usually dark gray dorsally and white ventrally, although they can appear brown when covered in a sheen of diatoms. They are dark gray on the left side of the head and white on the right. They also have a chevron on the back, between the pectoral fins.
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∙ 12y agoThe fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is the second longest whale in the world, second only to the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). It can grow to a reported length of 89.5 ft (27.3 m) and weigh over 70 tons. It has a prominent, backswept dorsal fin. It is dark gray dorsally and white ventrally. It has asymmetrical coloration, with dark gray on its left lower jaw and white on its right lower jaw. It has a V-shaped chevron oriented forward, between its two long, tapered pectoral fins. It has 50-100 long grooves on its belly which expand and fill with water when it feeds on krill or small schooling fish such as herring or anchovies. It can live 80-95 years and is found in all the world's oceans, including the Mediterranean Sea.
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∙ 11y agoYes.
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What is the weight of the finback whale?
The heaviest finback whale weighed 69.5 metric tons (dry weight).
What is another name for a finback whale?
Other names for the finback include fin whale, razorback (historically), herring whale (off Russia), nagasu-kujira (Japanese for "long furrowed whale"), etc.
What species of whales do whalers whale?
minke, finback, humpback
Who eats finback whales?
the killer whale (orca whales) and humans
Why is the finback whale going endangered?
Because of over a century of commercial whaling.
What are the ten biggest animals alive?
blue whale,finback whale,grey whale,right whale,elephant,rhino,hippo,giraffe,gaur,cape buffalo.
What has the author Charles A Mayo written?
Charles A Mayo has written: 'Observations of cetaceans' -- subject(s): Cetacea, Humpback whale, Finback whale
How long is a finback whale in feet?
Fin whales can be up to a reported length of 89 ft 6 inches.
Which is the 3rd largest whale?
The blue whale is the largest at 69 to 90 feet + The finback whale is second largest at 72 to 82 feet The right whale is third largest at 45 to 60 feet, although the sperm whale at 35 to 60 feet is almost as large.
What Species Are Sei and Fin from?
A Sei is a type of Whale, a fin is what fish have on their sides and top. There is also a whale called the fin whale. It's also called the finback, razorback or rorqual. It is the second-largest of all whales. (The sei whale is the third-largest.)
When was Finback - Transformers - created?
Finback - Transformers - was created in 1988.
What are Fin Whales?
They are marine animals part of the suborder of baleen whales. It is the second largest animal after the blue whale. They are also called called the finback whale, razorback or common rorqual. They live to around 90 years old.
