A large baleen whale endemic to Arctic and subarctic marine ecosystems, characterized by massive head and robust body adapted to polar environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Arctic and subarctic oceanic regions, including waters around Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia's northern coastal zones
Ecological Role
Critical keystone species in Arctic marine food webs, supporting ecosystem balance and serving as important indicators of climate change impacts
Morphology
SKIN COATDark gray to black coloration, smooth skin with occasional white patches, thick blubber layer providing thermal protection
LIMBS WINGSPowerful horizontal tail fluke, small pectoral flippers adapted for precise maneuvering in ice-laden waters
HEAD SENSORYEnormous triangular skull with massive arched jawbone, complex baleen plates for filter feeding, advanced acoustic navigation systems
BODY STRUCTURELarge, robust cetacean measuring 14-18 meters in length, weighing 75-100 metric tons, with extremely thick blubber layer (up to 50 cm) for thermal insulation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Scammon, Charles Melville
