Ballena jorobada

Megaptera novaeangliae

Vulnerable ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

15.0 m

Weight

30.0 t

Population

80.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

Entre las ballenas grandes más acrobáticas, las ballenas jorobadas son célebres por sus complejos y estremecedores cantos entonados por los machos durante la temporada reproductiva, que pueden durar horas y evolucionar con el tiempo. Alcanzando 16 metros y 30 toneladas, realizan las migraciones más largas de cualquier mamífero. Se encuentran en todos los océanos y se alimentan de krill y peces pequeños mediante la técnica cooperativa de pesca con red de burbujas.

Fun Facts

✨ Humpback whale songs can last for hours.
✨ They migrate up to 25,000 km per year.
✨ Their pectoral fins can be up to 5 meters long.

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 🐚 Marine Neritic

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

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

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

80.0K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Megaptera (Humpback Whales)

Species

Megaptera novaeangliae (Ballena jorobada)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 大翅鯨

Spanish Ballena jorobada

French baleine à bosse

German Buckelwal

Portuguese Baleia jubarte

Russian Горбатый кит

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballena jorobada?

The scientific name of Ballena jorobada is Megaptera novaeangliae. It belongs to the genus Megaptera.

What is the conservation status of Ballena jorobada?

Ballena jorobada (Megaptera novaeangliae) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Ballena jorobada live?

Ballena jorobada is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Ballena jorobada belong to?

Ballena jorobada (Megaptera novaeangliae) belongs to the genus Megaptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

What does Ballena jorobada eat?

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

How long does Ballena jorobada live?

Ballena jorobada has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many Ballena jorobada are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Ballena jorobada (Megaptera novaeangliae) is approximately 80,000 individuals.

Is Ballena jorobada endangered?

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