North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
The North Atlantic right whales are among the most endangered species in the family Balaenidae. They are slow surface-skimmers, docile, and prefer coastal waters. They live in areas of the western north Atlantic ocean beside being also called black right whale or northern whale. These mammals lack a dorsal fin, have pectoral flippers that are short and paddle-like and long arching mouths above the eyes with stocky black bodies and white blotches on their undersides. The North Atlantic right whale makes a distinctive V-shaped blow and can be identified by the shape, position, and size of their callosities, which are unique to each whale.
North Atlantic Right Whales have a total length between 43’-52’ (13.1-15.8 m), body height of 9.2’-11.1’ (2.8-3.4 m), and width of 14.8’-18’ (4.5-5.5 m). The typical weight of the North Atlantic Right Whale is in the range of 44-75 tons (40-68 metric tons). North Atlantic Right Whale have lifespans between 50-70 years.
The North Atlantic right whales are among the most endangered species in the family Balaenidae. They are slow surface-skimmers, docile, and prefer coastal waters. They live in areas of the western north Atlantic ocean beside being also called black right whale or northern whale. These mammals lack a dorsal fin, have pectoral flippers that are short and paddle-like and long arching mouths above the eyes with stocky black bodies and white blotches on their undersides. The North Atlantic right whale makes a distinctive V-shaped blow and can be identified by the shape, position, and size of their callosities, which are unique to each whale.
North Atlantic Right Whales have a total length between 43’-52’ (13.1-15.8 m), body height of 9.2’-11.1’ (2.8-3.4 m), and width of 14.8’-18’ (4.5-5.5 m). The typical weight of the North Atlantic Right Whale is in the range of 44-75 tons (40-68 metric tons). North Atlantic Right Whale have lifespans between 50-70 years.