Charadrobalaena is an extinct monotypic genus of balaenid baleen whale that lived during the Zanclean stage of the Pliocene epoch.
Etymology The generic name Charadrobalaena derives from charadra, meaning gully in Greek, and balaena, meaning whale in Latin. The specific epithet of the type species, Charadrobalaena valentinae is in reference to the nickname "Valentina" that was given to the type specimen.
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