The Fin whale is number two after the blue whale in terms of weight, size, and body length. The Fin whale or common rorqual or finback whale or herring whale or razorback whale fall under the family Balaenopteridae and also are cosmopolitan species preferring the open ocean and less of an ice pack or small areas of water. The Fin whale is identified by a long, slender body with brownish-grey back and paler underside. Fin whales spot a distinct ridge behind their dorsal fin, paired blowhole, and pointed snout. Additionally, they are filter feeders often traveling in pairs or alone and frequently encountered on whale-watching exercise.
Fin Whales have a total length between 75’-90’ (22.9-27.4 m), body height of 9.5’-11.5’ (2.9-3.5 m), and width of 15.4’-18.4’ (4.7-5.6 m). The typical weight of the Fin Whale is in the range of 74-114 tons (67-103 metric tons). Fin Whale have lifespans between 80-100 years.
The Fin whale is number two after the blue whale in terms of weight, size, and body length. The Fin whale or common rorqual or finback whale or herring whale or razorback whale fall under the family Balaenopteridae and also are cosmopolitan species preferring the open ocean and less of an ice pack or small areas of water. The Fin whale is identified by a long, slender body with brownish-grey back and paler underside. Fin whales spot a distinct ridge behind their dorsal fin, paired blowhole, and pointed snout. Additionally, they are filter feeders often traveling in pairs or alone and frequently encountered on whale-watching exercise.
Fin Whales have a total length between 75’-90’ (22.9-27.4 m), body height of 9.5’-11.5’ (2.9-3.5 m), and width of 15.4’-18.4’ (4.7-5.6 m). The typical weight of the Fin Whale is in the range of 74-114 tons (67-103 metric tons). Fin Whale have lifespans between 80-100 years.
