Blue Whale [Balaenoptera musculus]
Description
The Blue Whale is the largest animal ever known to have existed. It prefers deeper ocean waters to coastal waters. It has a long, slender body that can reach lengths of up to 100 feet. Its body is bluish-grey dorsally and somewhat lighter underneath. It primarily feeds on krill and has a lifespan of around 70-90 years.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Cetaceans
Cetacea
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| Family |
Rorquals
Balaenopteridae
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| Genus |
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera
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