Fin whale

Description:

It is the second longest animal in the world and second largest rorqual after the blue whale. The fin whale is usually distinguished by its tall spout, long back, prominent dorsal fin, and asymmetrical coloration. In the Northern Hemisphere, the average size of adult males and females is about 18.5 m (60 ft) and 20 m (65 ft), while in the Southern Hemisphere it is 20.5 m (67 ft) and 22 m (72 ft). The fin whale is brownish to dark or light gray dorsally and white ventrally. It has paired blowholes on a prominent splashguard, and a broad, flat V-shaped rostrum. Two lighter-colored chevrons radiate from the eyes and curve forward, joining to form a V-shape oriented towards the head. Its lower jaw (and occasionally upper jaw) is white, while the left side of the jaw is gray or black. (Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Like many large rorquals, the fin whale is a cosmopolitan species. It is found in all the world's major oceans, and in waters ranging from the polar to the tropical.

Notes:

Photographed on a whale watching tour.