Balaena
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B. mysticetus |
Balaena is a monotypic genus of cetacean residing in the Balaenidae family. This family is also known as the Right Whales, which can cause confusion as there is also a species of whale called the Right Whale. The only species is the Bowhead whale.
[edit] Taxonomy
- Genus Balaena
- Bowhead Whale, Balaena mysticetus