Minke Whale
Synonyms
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Balaenoptera acutorostrata bonaerensis
Balaenoptera bonaerensis
Minke Whales
The species Balaenoptera acutorostrata, in the family Balaenopteridae. It is the smallest of the WHALES in the family and though mainly oceanic, is often found in coastal waters including bays and estuaries.