Fin Whale Balaenoptera physalus (Linnaeus, 1758)G3G4 (Globally vulnerable)  -  Endangered (Federal)  -  Endangered (MD)  -  S1S2 (Highly state rare)    Synonyms: Finback Whale.
Kingdom Animalia   >   Phylum Chordata   >   Class Mammalia   >   Order Cetacea   >   Family Balaenopteridae   >   Genus Balaenoptera   

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A Fin Whale, the second largest animal that has ever lived (after Blue Whale), in Maryland waters (8/16/2009). Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)(More of this species)

A Fin Whale in offshore Maryland waters (3/1/2014). Photo by Mikey Lutmerding. (MBP list)

A Fin Whale in offshore Maryland waters (3/1/2014). Photo by Mikey Lutmerding. (MBP list)


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