Rorqual - Wikipedia
WEBRhachianectidae Weber 1904. Rorquals ( / ˈrɔːrkwəlz /) are the largest group of baleen whales, comprising the family Balaenopteridae, which contains ten extant species in three genera. They include the largest known animal that has ever lived, the blue whale, which can reach 180 tonnes (200 short tons), and the fin whale, which reaches 120 ...
Rorqual | Baleen Whale, Filter Feeder & Migration | Britannica
WEBrorqual, (genus Balaenoptera), any of five particular species of baleen whales—specifically the blue whale, fin whale, sei whale, Bryde’s whale, and minke whale. The term is often extended to include the humpback whale ( Megaptera novaeangeliae ), the only other member of the family Balaenopteridae, in which case rorqual becomes synonymous ...
Rorquals (Balaenopteridae) | Encyclopedia.com
WEBRorquals. (Balaenopteridae) Class Mammalia. Order Cetacea. Suborder Mysticeti. Family Balaenopteridae. Thumbnail description. Large-sized whales with furrows or pleats on their undersides, and baleen instead of teeth. Unlike other baleen whales, rorquals have pointed dorsal fins, longer, streamlined bodies, and relatively small heads.
Fin whale - Wikipedia
WEBThe fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also known as the finback whale or common rorqual, is a species of baleen whale and the second-longest cetacean after the blue whale. The biggest individual reportedly measured 26 m (85 ft) in length, with a maximum recorded weight of 77,000–81,000 kg (170,000–179,000 lb).
rorquals articles - Encyclopedia of Life
WEBRorqual. Rorquals ( / ˈrɔːrkwəlz /) are the largest group of baleen whales, which comprise the family Balaenopteridae, containing ten extant species in three genera. They include the largest animal that has ever lived, the blue whale, which can reach 180 tonnes (200 short tons), and the fin whale, which reaches 120 tonnes (130 short tons ...
New organ helps whales coordinate world’s biggest mouthfuls
WEBMay 23, 2012 · A hunting rorqual detects the movements of their prey with pressure-sensitive whiskers on the underside. It accelerates to high speed and opens its mouth to almost a right angle.
Rorqual - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBRorqual. Rorquals are the largest group of baleen whales, with nine species in two genera. They include the largest animal that has ever lived, the Blue Whale, which can reach 150 tonnes, and another that reaches 70 tons; even the smallest of the group, the Northern Minke Whale, reaches 9 tonnes. Wikispecies has information on: Rorqual.
Rorqual | Natural Atlas
WEBRorqual. Rorquals (Balaenopteridae) are the largest group of baleen whales, a family with ten extant species in two genera. They include what is believed to be the largest animal that has ever lived, the blue whale, which can reach 180 tonnes (200 short tons), and the fin whale, which reaches 120 tonnes (130 short tons); even the smallest of ...
Rorquals: Balaenopteridae | Encyclopedia.com
WEBRorqual whales can be anywhere between 32 to 102 feet (10 to 31 meters) long and weigh as much as 200 tons (181 metric tons). Some rorquals have a dorsal fin on their backs, and others have particular bumps or ridges on their head and back that help to distinguish them from other rorquals.
Rorqual - Wikiwand
WEBRorquals are the largest group of baleen whales, with nine species in two genera. They include the largest animal that has ever lived, the Blue Whale, which can reach 150 tonnes, and another that reaches 70 tons; even the smallest of the group, the Northern Minke Whale, reaches 9 tonnes.
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