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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Cetacea |
| Family | : | Balaenopteridae |
| Genus | : | Balaenoptera |
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| Scientific Name | : | Balaenoptera Physalus |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 6.5m - 24m (21ft - 79ft) |
| Weight | : | 1,800kg - 70,000kg (4,000lbs - 150,000lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 40km/h (25mph) |
| Life Span | : | 50 - 60 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Herd |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
| Colour | : | Grey, Black, White, Blue |
| Skin Type | : | Smooth |
| Favourite Food | : | Krill |
| Habitat | : | Deep offshore waters |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Main Prey | : | Krill, Fish, Squid |
| Predators | : | Human, Large Sharks |
| Distinctive Features | : | Pointed snout and two blowholes on top of head |