North Pacific Right Whale [Eubalaena japonica]
Description
The North Pacific Right Whale is similar in appearance to its Atlantic counterparts, but tends to be slightly larger, reaching up to 18 meters in length. It also has a dark coloration, large flippers, and lacks a dorsal fin. The callosities on its head are also present, but tend to be more spread out. North Pacific Right Whales are found in the North Pacific Ocean and prefer temperate waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Cetaceans
Cetacea
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| Family |
Right whales and bowhead whales
Balaenidae
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| Genus |
Right Whales
Eubalaena
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