Minke Whale

**Definition:** The species Balaenoptera acutorostrata, in the family Balaenopteridae. It is the smallest of the WHALES in the family and though mainly oceanic, is often found in coastal waters including bays and estuaries.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.150.900.649.313.875.865.100.500

**Synonyms:** - Balaenoptera acutorostrata