Ballena menor

Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Least Concern

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La ballena bolsa (Berardius minimus) es una ballena picuda de tamaño mediano del Pacífico Norte, reconocida recientemente como especie diferenciada mediante estudios genéticos y morfológicos. Su estado de conservación es de datos insuficientes (DD), y sus hábitos en aguas profundas hacen muy difícil realizar censos sistemáticos de la población.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Balaenoptera (Rorquals)

Species

Balaenoptera acutorostrata (Ballena menor)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 밍크고래

Japanese ミンククジラ

Chinese 小鬚鯨

Spanish Ballena menor

French petit rorqual

German Zwergwal

Similar Species in Balaenoptera

Ballena azul

Balaenoptera musculus

Vulnerable

Ballena de aleta

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

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Ballena de Sei

Balaenoptera borealis

Endangered

Ballena Minke Antártica

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballena menor?

The scientific name of Ballena menor is Balaenoptera acutorostrata. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of Ballena menor?

Ballena menor (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ballena menor live?

Ballena menor is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Ballena menor belong to?

Ballena menor (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

Is Ballena menor endangered?

No, Ballena menor (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ballena menor belong to?

Ballena menor (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Ballena menor?

The closest relatives of Ballena menor in the genus Balaenoptera include Ballena azul, Ballena de aleta, Ballena de Sei, Ballena Minke Antártica, Ballena tropical.