Fin Whale Balaenoptera physalus
Fin Whale is the second largest whale on Earth and a frequent visitor of Saint Lawrence River during summer. It is a fast swimmer and it likes to gather in groups for feeding.
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Taxonomy
Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Cetacea > Balaenopteridae
Names in different Languages
| German | Finnwal |
| English | Fin Whale |
| French | Rorqual commun |
| Spanish | Rorcual común, Ballena de aleta |
How to Identify
The primary characteristic to identify this species is the form of the dorsal fin, with straight, not curved, anterior slope, the light grey color of the dorsal part, and the fact that this species doesn’t show the fluke when diving.
Where When to Spot
This species can be observed during summer months (July, August and September) in Saguenay St Lawrence Marine Park.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of Fin Whale
Videos of Fin Whale
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Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) - Everywhere!
Recorded: 2021-08-24 - Published: 2021-12-30 - Duration: [07:07]
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