Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
 Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) Photo: NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center  Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) Photo: NOAA |
Status
ESA Endangered - throughout its range
MMPA Depleted - throughout its range
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Cetacea
Family: Balaenopteridae
Genus: Balaenoptera
Species: physalus
Key Documents
(All documents are in PDF format.)
| Title | Federal Register | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ESA Listing Rule | 35 FR 18319 | 12/02/1970 |
| Draft Recovery Plan | 71 FR 38385 | 07/06/2006 |
| 5-Year Status Review Initiated | 72 FR 2649 | 01/22/2007 |
| Stock Assessment Reports | n/a | various |
