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Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis)

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Deeply curved mouth line

Very large head, one third of the body

Very dark, near black colouration 

Callosites (white or cream raised patches)

Large paddle-shaped flippers 

Irregular white spots

No dorsal fin

Dark fluke with a smooth trailing edges

  • Length: Large baleen whale measuring  15–17 metres

  • Group Size: Mostly solitary or paired, occasionally small feeding groups

  • Key Features: Large rotund body, no dorsal fin, pale callosities, strongly arched jawline

  • Behaviour: Slow surfacing with a tall, distinctive V‑shaped blow

  • Habitat: Temperate to subantarctic coastal and offshore waters

  • Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List

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