Skin Key

Mysticeti

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Megaptera

There is 1 species known in Tanzania: Megaptera novaeangliae. The Humpback is recognizable from the long flippers with bumps on the leading edge.
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Balaenoptera

There are 4 species known in Tanzania: Balaenoptera borealis (Sei Whale), Balaenoptera edeni (Bryde's or Tropical Whale), Balaenoptera musculus (Blue Whale), and Balaenoptera physalus (Fin Whale).