Fin Whale Facts & Pictures: The World’s Second Largest Animal
Fin whale facts, pictures, video & in-depth information: discover the second largest animal in the world! (Check out the video of a close encounter with a fin whale to get an idea just how big this animal is!)
Fin Whale Quick Facts
- Other Name(s): Common Rorqual, Finback, Fin-backed Whale, Finner, Herring Whale, Razorback
- Scientific name: Balaenoptera physalus
- Type of Animal: Mammal
- Animal Family: Balaenopteridae
- Where Found: Oceans worldwide
- Average Length Northern Hemisphere: male 18.5m (61ft), female 20m (66ft); Southern Hemisphere: male 20.5m (67ft, female 22m (72ft)
- Weight Northern Hemisphere: male 38.5 tonnes (42.5 tons), female 50.5 tonnes (55.5 tons); Southern hemisphere: male 52.5 tonnes (58 tons) and female 63 tonnes (69.5 tons)
- Conservation Status: Endangered
Fin Whale Fun Facts
- The spout of the fin whale is shaped like