North Pacific right whale

Eubalaena japonica

LENGTH 11–15 m / 37–50 ft

DORSAL FIN None

APPEARANCE Dark, rotund body; large head covered in white, irregular growths (callosities)

BEHAVIOUR Wide, V-shaped blow; may raise tail flukes when diving

NOTE: North Pacific right whales have not been seen in B.C. waters in 40 years. If you see one, please call 1.866.I.SAW.ONE

Photos by A. Phillips, C. McMillan, J. Towers, J. Ford. Illustrations by A. Denbigh, not to scale.