Vulnerable

Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

Fin Whale

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“The fin whale is one of the largest animals to ever exist on the earth. With the ability to sustain speeds of almost 25 miles per hour, it has earned the nickname “the greyhound of the sea.” Instead of teeth, the typical fin whale has around 260 to 480 baleen plates on each side of its mouth for filtering out food from the water. “

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Cetacea

FAMILY

Balaenopteridae

GENUS

Balaenoptera

Location

Oceans Worldwide

Mammal

Carnivore

Habitat

Marine Neritic, Marine Oceanic

Food

Krill, Fish, Squid

Threat

Habitat Destruction
Fishing

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