Big Finner

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

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Big Finner (Balaenoptera physalus) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

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

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Balaenoptera (Rorquals)

Species

Balaenoptera physalus (Big Finner)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 참고래

Japanese ナガスクジラ

Chinese 長須鯨

Spanish Ballena de aleta

French baleine fin

German Finnwal

Portuguese Baleia-comum

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Balaenoptera bonaerensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big Finner?

The scientific name of Big Finner is Balaenoptera physalus. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of Big Finner?

Big Finner (Balaenoptera physalus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Big Finner live?

Big Finner is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered 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 Big Finner belong to?

Big Finner (Balaenoptera physalus) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

Is Big Finner endangered?

Yes, Big Finner (Balaenoptera physalus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Big Finner belong to?

Big Finner (Balaenoptera physalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Big Finner?

The closest relatives of Big Finner in the genus Balaenoptera include Antarctic Minke Whale, Bagwhale, Eden's whale, blue whale, sei whale.