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