The Fin Whale
Balaenoptera physalus
Stats:
- Weight: 66,000 - 176,400 lbs (30 - 80 tons)
- Length: 59 - 72 ft (18 - 22 m)
- Diet: Krill and small schooling fish
- Status: Endangered
Species Fact:
Individual fin whales can be identified by the pattern of chevrons and streaks of lighter coloration on their back, in addition to the size and shape of their dorsal fin.