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고래상어 (Basking shark)

Rhincodon typus

Endangered ↓

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

100 years

Length

12.0 m

Weight

20.0 t

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

고래상어(Rhincodon typus)는 세계 최대의 어류로, 체장 12미터, 체중 20톤을 넘을 수 있으며 전 세계 열대 및 온난 온대 해양에 서식합니다. 거대한 크기에도 불구하고 플랑크톤, 어란, 소형 어류를 입을 벌려 헤엄치며 걸러 먹는 여과 섭식자입니다. 플랑크톤의 대발생을 따라 광대한 계절 이동을 실시합니다. 남획, 선박 충돌, 지느러미 거래로 인해 지난 75년간 개체군이 약 50% 감소하여 멸종위기종으로 지정되어 있습니다.

Fun Facts

✨ Their mouths can be up to 1.5 meters wide.
✨ Each whale shark has a unique pattern of spots.
✨ They can live over 100 years.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Chile, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

고래상어 is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (연골어류)

Order

Lamniformes (악상어목)

Family

Rhincodontidae (Whale Sharks)

Genus

Rhincodon (Whale Sharks)

Species

Rhincodon typus (고래상어)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 고래상어

Japanese Jinbeizame

Chinese 鯨鯊

Spanish Dámero

French Chagrin

German Rauhhai

Portuguese Pintado

Russian акула китовая

Arabic Battan

Vietnamese Cá Nhám voi

Indonesian Hiu paus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 고래상어?

The scientific name of 고래상어 is Rhincodon typus. It belongs to the genus Rhincodon.

What is the conservation status of 고래상어?

고래상어 (Rhincodon typus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does 고래상어 live?

고래상어 is found in Distributed across Chile, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does 고래상어 belong to?

고래상어 (Rhincodon typus) belongs to the genus Rhincodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhincodontidae.

What does 고래상어 eat?

고래상어 is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 고래상어 live?

고래상어 has an average lifespan of approximately 100 years in the wild.

Is 고래상어 endangered?

Yes, 고래상어 (Rhincodon typus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does 고래상어 belong to?

고래상어 (Rhincodon typus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).