North Pacific Right Whale (Eubalaena japonica)
North Pacific Right Whale (Eubalaena japonica)
The North Pacific right whales are among the rarest, endangered whale species in the family Balaenidae. These animals live or are frequently sighted in the Bering Sea, North Pacific, and western North Pacific. They are usually larger than the North Atlantic right whales though they share some similarities like lack of dorsal fin, V-shaped spout, plus lips coated in callosities. The North Pacific right whale has the thickest baleen, with females being larger than males. They also have an enormous head with a bumpy appearance. North Pacific right whales are social, playful, inquisitive, and love to breach besides slapping their flippers as they roll.
North Pacific Right Whales have a total length between 49’-65’ (14.9-19.8 m), body height of 11.5’-15.1’ (3.5-4.6 m), and width of 17.1’-23’ (5.2-7 m). The typical weight of the North Pacific Right Whale is in the range of 80-100 tons (73-91 metric tons). North Pacific Right Whale have lifespans between 50-70 years.
The North Pacific right whales are among the rarest, endangered whale species in the family Balaenidae. These animals live or are frequently sighted in the Bering Sea, North Pacific, and western North Pacific. They are usually larger than the North Atlantic right whales though they share some similarities like lack of dorsal fin, V-shaped spout, plus lips coated in callosities. The North Pacific right whale has the thickest baleen, with females being larger than males. They also have an enormous head with a bumpy appearance. North Pacific right whales are social, playful, inquisitive, and love to breach besides slapping their flippers as they roll.
North Pacific Right Whales have a total length between 49’-65’ (14.9-19.8 m), body height of 11.5’-15.1’ (3.5-4.6 m), and width of 17.1’-23’ (5.2-7 m). The typical weight of the North Pacific Right Whale is in the range of 80-100 tons (73-91 metric tons). North Pacific Right Whale have lifespans between 50-70 years.