Eden's whale; Bryde's whale
A species of baleen whale (Balaenoptera edeni). In Japanese, often grouped with Bryde's whale under the same name.
Eden's whale inhabits tropical to temperate seas.
Eden's whale is occasionally sighted in the waters near Japan.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Named after 鰹 (かつお, skipjack tuna), possibly due to a perceived resemblance or association, but the exact derivation is uncertain.