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Humpback whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Description:

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 metres and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms.

Habitat:

Marine

Notes:

Seen on the boat ride to Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA. Pectoral fin flapping.

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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Must have been a great experience to see it!

Robb Hannawacker
Spotted by
Robb Hannawacker

Oxnard, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 18, 2010
Submitted on May 22, 2013

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