Ballena azul

Balaenoptera musculus

Vulnerable ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

90 years

Length

30.0 m

Weight

150.0 t

Population

15.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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About

El animal más grande que se conoce haya vivido en la Tierra; las ballenas azules pueden alcanzar 33 metros y 200 toneladas — sus corazones solos pesan tanto como un automóvil pequeño. Se encuentran en todos los océanos y migran entre las zonas de alimentación polares y las áreas de reproducción tropicales. Son filtradoras que consumen hasta 4 toneladas de kril al día. En peligro de extinción, con poblaciones globales estimadas entre 10.000 y 25.000 tras casi extinguirse por la caza de ballenas en el siglo XX.

Fun Facts

✨ A blue whale's heart beats only 2 times per minute when diving.
✨ Their calls can be heard over 1,600 km away.
✨ A blue whale calf gains about 90 kg per day.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Ballena azul is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

15.0K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Balaenoptera (Rorquals)

Species

Balaenoptera musculus (Ballena azul)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 藍鯨

Spanish Ballena azul

French baleine bleue

German Blauwal

Similar Species in Balaenoptera

Ballena de aleta

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

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Ballena de Sei

Balaenoptera borealis

Endangered

Ballena menor

Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Least Concern

Ballena Minke Antártica

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballena azul?

The scientific name of Ballena azul is Balaenoptera musculus. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of Ballena azul?

Ballena azul (Balaenoptera musculus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Ballena azul live?

Ballena azul is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Ballena azul belong to?

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

What does Ballena azul eat?

Ballena azul is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Ballena azul live?

Ballena azul has an average lifespan of approximately 90 years in the wild.

How many Ballena azul are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Ballena azul (Balaenoptera musculus) is approximately 15,000 individuals.

Is Ballena azul endangered?

Yes, Ballena azul (Balaenoptera musculus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.