Photo by Jacques Tournel
Balaenoptera megaptera (long wings)
Baleen Whale (Mysticeti)
13 to 16 m
Weight:
25 to 30 t
Behaviour And Appearance:
The Humpback whale is black on top and white underneath. Its name refers to the hump on which the back fin seems to be placed. The spout is about 3 m high and has a mushroom shape. Certainly the most spectacular whale as it can be seen breaching (leaping out of the water) and lobtailing (slapping the surface with the fluke).
Facts:
Like our fingerprints, the markings under the tail of the Humpback are unique and have contributed to identifying certain individuals and populations.
Frequency of sightings of this species in Forillon:
Regularly seen from June to October.
