Bowhead Whale [Balaena]

Description

Balaena is a genus of the family Balaenidae, known for containing the single species, the Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus). This genus is characterized by its massive skull and mouth which is bowed forward, giving the bowhead whale its name. Bowhead whales are found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters and are adapted to life in icy environments, with a thick blubber layer and the ability to break through ice to breathe. They are baleen whales, filtering feed on small organisms like zooplankton.

Species

Bowhead Whale [Balaena mysticetus]

View Details

Taxonomy