Ballena franca

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenidae

Genus

Eubalaena

Species

Eubalaena glacialis (Ballena franca)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ballena franca

French baleine noire

German Atlantischer Nordkaper

Similar Species in Eubalaena

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Ballena Franca Austral

Eubalaena australis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballena franca?

The scientific name of Ballena franca is Eubalaena glacialis. It belongs to the genus Eubalaena.

What is the conservation status of Ballena franca?

Ballena franca (Eubalaena glacialis) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ballena franca live?

Ballena franca is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Ballena franca belong to?

Ballena franca (Eubalaena glacialis) belongs to the genus Eubalaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenidae.

What kingdom does Ballena franca belong to?

Ballena franca (Eubalaena glacialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Ballena franca?

The closest relatives of Ballena franca in the genus Eubalaena include Ballena Franca Austral.