Humpback whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
OceanLeast concernLeast concern
- Diet
- Eats plankton
- Mass
- 45,000 kg
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
In short
The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. Males produce a complex song that typically lasts from 4 to 33 minutes.
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The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.