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What is the common name for a fin whale?
Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CetaceaFamily: BalaenopteridaeGenus: BalaenopteraSpecies: Balaenoptera physalus
What is the second heaviest mammal?
Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Are Fin Whales endangered?
Yes, fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are classified as Endangered.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Fin whale?
The scientific name of the fin whale is Balaenoptera physalus. It belongs to the order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Within the order, the fin whale falls under the family Balaenopteridae.
How deep can a fin whale dive?
Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) can dive as deep as 470 m (1540 ft).
Do fin whales travel alone or in pods?
Both. Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) often travel alone or in pairs or trios.
What is the latin name for the whale?
The Latin name for whale is actually 'Balaenoptera Physalus'. please ignore the awsner u had previously! im glad i could help xxglitterprincess7xx
What is the longest mammal besides the blue whale?
I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure the Fin Whale, Balaenoptera Physalus, is the second longest mammal at about 88 feet long.
Where can fin whales be seen year-round?
Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) can be seen year-round off southern California, in the Norwegian and Barents Seas, the Gulf of California, the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Maine, and the Bay of Fundy.
Is a fin whale bigger than a person?
Yes. Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) can grow much larger than a person, up to 89.5 ft (27.3 m) and over 70 metric tons.
What ocean animals eat whales?
Killer whales (Orcinus orca), which have been seen preying on the largest of whales, including the blue whale (Balaenoptera physalus). Sharks are also thought to prey on young or injured whales, and are often seen feeding on whale carcasses.
What is the second biggest mammal?
Either the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) or the bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus). The former can reach lengths of 89.5 ft (27.3 m) but only weighs 70 metric tons, while the latter reaches lengths of 65 ft (20 m) and weighs over 100 metric tons.
