North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
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.
