Watercolor illustration of 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Balaenoptera omurai)

角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Omura's Whale)

Q: What is the scientific name of 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)?

The scientific name of 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) is Balaenoptera omurai. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

Q: What is the conservation status of 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)?

角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Balaenoptera omurai) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Q: Where does 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) live?

角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

Q: What family does 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) belong to?

角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Balaenoptera omurai) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

Q: What kingdom does 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) belong to?

角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Balaenoptera omurai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

Q: What are the closest relatives of 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)?

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

Balaenoptera omurai

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Balaenoptera (Rorquals)

Species

Balaenoptera omurai (角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura))

Names in Other Languages

Japanese 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)

Chinese 大村鯨

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Endangered

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Least Concern

Antarctic Minke Whale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)?

The scientific name of 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) is Balaenoptera omurai. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)?

角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Balaenoptera omurai) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) live?

角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) belong to?

角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Balaenoptera omurai) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

What kingdom does 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) belong to?

角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura) (Balaenoptera omurai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of 角島鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)?

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