The fin whale is the second largest of the baleen whales, reaching a length of between 17.5 and 20.5 m. In common with most other members of the family Balaenopteridae, it has a V-shaped head with a single central ridge and its dorsal fin is situated two-thirds along the back. Compared with the sei whale, with which it is often confused, the fin is small and points backwards.
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The fin whale is the second largest of the baleen whales, reaching a length of between 17.5 and 20.5 m. In common with most other members of the family Balaenopteridae, it has a V-shaped head with a single central ridge and its dorsal fin is situated two-thirds along the back. Compared with the sei whale, with which it is often confused, the fin is small and points backwards.
\nWhen it surfaces, the 4-6 m high blow is generally followed by a long shallow roll rather than the blow and dorsal fin showing simultaneously as in the sei whale. A diagnostic feature is the asymmetric patch of white extending on the right side over the lower lip, mouth cavity and front baleen plates.
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\r\n\r\nCetaceans are very mobile and can range widely with some undertaking large scale seasonal migrations often leaving Scottish waters in the process. Other species are more localised in their distribution. The greatest diversity of species is found off the continental shelf in waters to the north and west of Scotland.
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\nCetaceans are very mobile and can range widely with some undertaking large scale seasonal migrations often leaving Scottish waters in the process. Other species are more localised in their distribution. The greatest diversity of species is found off the continental shelf in waters to the north and west of Scotland.
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