The genome sequence of the fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Artiodactyla: Balaenopteridae)

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nicholas J. Davison, Phillip A. Morin, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25412.1
Cited by: 2
References: 32

Abstract

(fin whale; Chordata; Mammalia; Artiodactyla; Balaenopteridae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 3 442.54 megabases and 2 850.21 megabases. Most of haplotype 1 (79.11%) is scaffolded into 23 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the X and Y sex chromosomes. Haplotype 2 was assembled to scaffold level. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 16.4 kilobases. This assembly was generated as part of the Darwin Tree of Life project, which produces reference genomes for eukaryotic species found in Britain and Ireland.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine animal studies overview Ichthyology and Marine Biology Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Wellcome Open Research
Publisher
F1000 Research Ltd
Volume
11
Pages
5–5
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN