Fin Whale

**Definition:** The species Balaenoptera physalus, in the family Balaenopteridae, characterized by a large, strongly curved, dorsal fin. It is the second largest of the WHALES, highly migratory, but rarely seen near the shore.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.150.900.649.313.875.865.100.350

**Synonyms:** - Balaenoptera physalus - Finback Whale