Physical Description
Long and slender, the fin whale’s body is brownish-grey with a paler underside
General Characteristics
Head to Body Length: 22-26 m ( 75-85 ft )
Fin length
Dorsal fin : 24 in ( 60 cm )
Pectoral flippers : 1/9 th of total length
Fluke :
Range : mediterranean sea and gulf of california
Habitat : temperate and polar zones
Diet. : Plankton sized animals including crustaceans, fish, and squid
Status : endangered, fin whales have depleted in numbers.
Reason for status : over hunting, ship strikes, pollution and whales
Gestation : 11-12 months
Longevity : 75 – 100 years in wild /