Hlond's whale

Hlond's whale (Balaenoptera hlondi) is a species of minke whale within the suborder of baleen whales. It is more commonly known to Lovians as the wallfish, a term borrowed from Oceana. In Oceana itself, however, wallfish can refer to any species of whale, so the designation wallfish o' Hlond is most commonly used.

The whale is named after Joseph Hlond, a noted Oceana zoologist who was a renowned research in this field.

Taxonomy
Until 2007, all minke whales were considered to be a single species. However, mitochondrial DNA testing confirmed the existence of three different species; the common minke whale, the Antarctic minke whale, and Hlond's wallfish.

Distribution
Unlike the other two minke whales, Hlond's whale inhabits a relatively small area in the northern Pacific ocean. A large number of sightings have occurred around Lovia.