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Bookmark or Share- Humpback whale - WikipediaThe humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual (a member of the family Balaenopteridae) 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 (44 short tons).
- Humpback whale | Size, Song, Habitat, Migration, & FactsHumpback whale, a baleen whale known for its elaborate courtship songs and displays. They usually range from 12 to 16 meters in length and weigh about 36 metric tons. The body is black on the upper surface, with a variable amount of white below, and it has about 30 broad ventral grooves on the throat and chest.
- Humpback Whale | NOAA FisheriesQuick Facts. Weight. Up to about 40 tons. Length. Up to about 60 feet. Lifespan. About 80 to 90 years. Threats. Entanglement in fishing gear, Vessel strikes, Vessel-based harassment, Ocean noise. Region. Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast. About the Species. Humpback whale breaching. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
- Humpback whale, facts and photos - National GeographicWhat is a humpback whale? Humpback whales are found in every ocean in the world. Their Latin name, Megaptera novaeangliae, means "big wing of New England." It refers to their giant pectoral...
- Wildlife Fact Sheets: Humpback whale - Ocean ConservancyMammal. Seabird. Least Concern. Humpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Lifespan 80 to 90 years. Habitat. Humpback whales swim in the ocean all over the world. Major populations are found in the North Pacific, North Atlantic and in the Southern and Indian Oceans. Range. Humpback whales spend most of their time in near-shore waters.
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