Conservation
Scientific Classification
| Order | Artiodactyla |
| Infraorder | Cetacea |
| Family | Balaenidae |
| Genus | Eubalaena |
| Binomial name | Eubalaena japonica |
Range Map
Description
The North Pacific right whale measures between 49-65 ft (15-17m) with a weight of 34-90 tons. Females grow larger than males, and both genders are almost identical in appearance to the North Atlantic right whale, although they can grow a little larger.
They are one of the most critically endangered species of whale, with an estimated population of 400-500 in the world today.