The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is one of the larger rorqual species, with adults ranging in length from 12–16 m and weighing around 25–30 t. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head.
- Mass: 25,000 – 30,000 kg
- Lifespan: 45 – 50 years
- Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)
- Scientific name: Megaptera novaeangliae
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Family: Balaenopteridae
- Length: 15 – 16 m (Adult), 13 – 14 m (Adult)