Sei Whale 
Sei Whale
Sei Whale
Scientific Name:
Balaenoptera borealis
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Coalfish Whale, Pollack Whale, Rudophi's Rorqual
Group:
Mammals
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: June 2, 1970
CR-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Oceans
 
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Facts Summary:
The Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): Oceans. This species is also known by the following name(s): Coalfish Whale, Pollack Whale, Rudophi's Rorqual.

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