Common Minke Whale

 

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They are species of minke whales within suborder of baleen whales. They also known as  Northern Minke Whale. They are found in all oceans. They love to  live in cooler temperate water. During the winter season they tropically travel toward warmer water.  Common Minke Whales are the second smallest baleen whale. They have black, brown or dark grey back and lighter belly and long pointed snouts, straight mouths. they can stay underwater around 20 minutes. Common mike whale's swim speed is 35Km/h  They are 209,800 in the Oceans today. 

Common NameCommon Minke Whale
Scientific NameBalaenoptera acutorostrata 
Lifespan50 years
Mass5,600Kg (Adult)
Lenght5.5m
DietCarnivore

Scientific classification about Common Minke whale.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata 
classMammalia
Order Cetacea
FamilyBalaenopteridae
GenusBalaenoptera 
Speciesacutorostrata 

Common Minke Whale size relative to the Human.

Common Minke Whale Skeleton.


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