Humpback Whale

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head.

Mass: 55,000 – 66,000 lbs

Lifespan: 45 – 50 years

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)

Gestation period: 11 months

Trophic level: Carnivorous

Length: 49 – 52 ft. (Female, Adult), 43 – 46 ft. (Male, Adult)

Scientific name: Megaptera novaeangliae