Blue Whales ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
WEBBlue whales, Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus, 1758), like all rorquals (Family Balaenopteridae, the family that includes the blue whale, Bryde’s whale, fin whale, humpback whale, minke whale, and sei whale), are …
Rice's whale - Wikipedia
WEBRice's whale ( Balaenoptera ricei ), also known as the Gulf of Mexico whale, is a species of baleen whale endemic to the northern Gulf of Mexico. Initially identified as a subpopulation of the Bryde's whale, genetic and …
Sei whale | Endangered species, baleen whales, …
WEBsei whale, (Balaenoptera borealis), species of baleen whale capable of short bursts of speed that make it the swiftest of the rorquals.Usually attaining a length of about 13–15 metres (43–49 feet), this cetacean is …
Balaenoptera - Wikispecies - Wikimedia
WEBApr 25, 2023 · Balaenoptera Lacépède, 1804 References [edit] Balaenoptera in Mammal Species of the World. Wilson, Don E. & Reeder, DeeAnn M. (Editors) 2005. Mammal Species of the World – A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third edition. ISBN 0 …
Rorqual - Wikipedia
WEBRhachianectidae Weber 1904. Rorquals ( / ˈrɔːrkwəlz /) are the largest group of baleen whales, comprising the family Balaenopteridae, which contains ten extant species in three genera. They include the largest known animal that has ever lived, the blue whale, which can reach 180 tonnes (200 short tons), and the fin whale, which reaches 120 ...
Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) · iNaturalist
WEBThe fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also known as finback whale, razorback whale, common rorqual whale, herring whale, or greyhound whale is a marine mammal belonging to the parvorder of baleen whales. It is the second-largest mammalian on the Earth after the blue whale. The largest reportedly grow to 27.3 m (89.6 ft) long with a maximum …
ADW: Balaenoptera: CLASSIFICATION
WEBSuperclass Gnathostomata jawed vertebrates. Gnathostomata: pictures (15163) Gnathostomata: specimens (6827) Gnathostomata: sounds (709) Euteleostomi bony vertebrates. Euteleostomi: pictures (15026) Euteleostomi: specimens (6826) Euteleostomi: sounds (709) Class Sarcopterygii lobe-finned fishes and terrestrial vertebrates.
ADW: : INFORMATION
WEBEconomic Importance for Humans: Positive. Baleen whales such as Balaenoptera omurai are among the most iconic extant megafauna on Earth, and are thus a potent source of attraction for the nascent industry of ecotourism. Whale-watching is a common and well-known example of recreational ecotourism, and serves both as a means to increase …
Rice's Whale | NOAA Fisheries
WEBMar 4, 2024 · In 2019, NOAA Fisheries listed the Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale as an endangered subspecies under the Endangered Species Act.In 2021, NOAA Fisheries revised the common and scientific name of the listed entity to Rice’s whale, Balaenoptera ricei, and classification to species to reflect the new scientifically accepted taxonomy and …
Bryde's whale - Wikipedia
WEBBryde's whale (/ ˈ b r ʊ d ə z / BRUU-dəz), or the Bryde's whale complex, putatively comprises three species of rorqual and maybe four. The "complex" means the number and classification remains unclear because of a lack of definitive information and research.The common Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera brydei, Olsen, 1913) is a larger form that occurs …
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