What is another word for fin whale?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪn wˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The fin whale, also known as the razorback whale, is a large baleen whale that is second in size only to the blue whale. This magnificent creature has many synonyms that are commonly used in scientific and academic circles. These include the common rorqual, Balaenoptera physalus, and finback whale. The Latin name for the fin whale is also sometimes used as a shorter synonym - B. physalus. In some regions, this species is known as the herring whale, due to its tendency to feed on schools of herring. Regardless of what you call it, the fin whale is a truly remarkable animal that inspires awe and wonder whenever it is spotted in the wild.
