What is another word for Megaptera Novaeangliae?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛɡəptəɹə nəvˈi͡əŋɡlɪˌiː] (IPA) 
Megaptera novaeangliae, also known as the humpback whale, belongs to the family of Mysticeti. This majestic mammal is known for its size, reaching up to 60 feet in length and weighing up to 40 metric tons. The humpback whale has unique markings on its flippers, which make it easily identifiable. The scientific name of this species has several synonyms, including whalebone whale, hunchback whale, and knobbly whale. The term whalebone whale comes from the baleen plates that line the inside of its mouth, which were once commonly used to make whalebone corsets. The term hunchback whale refers to the distinctive hump on the humpback's back, while the term knobbly whale comes from the raised "knobs" on the humpback whale's head.
