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Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

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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. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2022. Captured Sep 25, 2021 07:56 in FQ9R+MV Puntarenas Province, Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica.
  • Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
  • f/6.5
  • 1/636s
  • ISO80
  • 183.527mm