ミンククジラ (Bagwhale)

Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Least Concern

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コイワシクジラ（Balaenoptera acutorostrata）は世界中の冷温帯〜熱帯海域に広く分布する小型のミンク鯨類で、体長8〜10メートルほどに成長する。IUCNレッドリストでは軽度懸念（LC）に分類されており、ヒゲ鯨類の中では比較的個体数が多く、沿岸域〜外洋まで幅広く生息する。好奇心旺盛で船舶に近づく行動が観察されることが多く、北西太平洋のいくつかの個体群では捕鯨の継続的な対象となっている。

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 (ミンククジラ)

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

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イワシクジラ (Iwashi Kujira)

Balaenoptera borealis

Endangered

ナガスクジラ

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)

Balaenoptera omurai

Data Deficient

Antarctic Minke Whale

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

Balaenoptera musculus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ミンククジラ?

The scientific name of ミンククジラ is Balaenoptera acutorostrata. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of ミンククジラ?

ミンククジラ (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ミンククジラ live?

ミンククジラ 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 ミンククジラ belong to?

ミンククジラ (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

Is ミンククジラ endangered?

No, ミンククジラ (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 ミンククジラ belong to?

ミンククジラ (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ミンククジラ?

The closest relatives of ミンククジラ in the genus Balaenoptera include イワシクジラ (Iwashi Kujira), ナガスクジラ, 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura), Eden's whale, Antarctic Minke Whale.