ナガスクジラ (Big Finner)

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

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ナガスクジラ（Balaenoptera physalus）は、IUCNレッドリストで絶滅危惧種（EN）に分類されています。野生での絶滅リスクが高く、個体数の著しい減少と生存への継続的な脅威に直面しています。

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 (ナガスクジラ)

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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イワシクジラ (Iwashi Kujira)

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ミンククジラ

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Least Concern

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 ナガスクジラ?

The scientific name of ナガスクジラ is Balaenoptera physalus. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of ナガスクジラ?

ナガスクジラ (Balaenoptera physalus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ナガスクジラ live?

ナガスクジラ 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 ナガスクジラ belong to?

ナガスクジラ (Balaenoptera physalus) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

Is ナガスクジラ endangered?

Yes, ナガスクジラ (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 ナガスクジラ belong to?

ナガスクジラ (Balaenoptera physalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ナガスクジラ?

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