Species

Megaptera novaeangliae (Humpback whale)

Megaptera novaeangliae. Photo: (c) Wayne and Pam Osborn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 m (39–52 ft) and weigh about 36,000 kg (79,000 lb). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. Males produce a complex song lasting 10 to 20 minutes, which they repeat for hours at…

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Subtaxa

Subspecies: Megaptera novaeangliae kuzira (North pacific humpback whale)

Sightings

Where in Humboldt

Discussion

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