Buckelwal

Megaptera novaeangliae

Vulnerable ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

15.0 m

Weight

30.0 t

Population

80.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

혹등고래는 대형 고래 중 가장 활발한 곡예를 선보이는 종으로, 번식기에 수컷이 부르는 복잡하고 신비로운 노래로 유명합니다. 일부는 몇 시간씩 지속되며 시간이 지남에 따라 진화합니다. 체장 16미터, 체중 30톤에 달하며 포유류 중 가장 긴 이주를 수행합니다. 모든 대양에서 발견되며 크릴과 작은 물고기를 협동 거품그물 먹이 방식으로 포식합니다. 과거 포경으로 크게 감소했던 개체군이 대부분 회복되었습니다.

Fun Facts

✨ Humpback whale songs can last for hours.
✨ They migrate up to 25,000 km per year.
✨ Their pectoral fins can be up to 5 meters long.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

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

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Buckelwal is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

80.0K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Megaptera (Humpback Whales)

Species

Megaptera novaeangliae (Buckelwal)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 大翅鯨

Spanish Ballena jorobada

French baleine à bosse

German Buckelwal

Portuguese Baleia jubarte

Russian Горбатый кит

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buckelwal?

The scientific name of Buckelwal is Megaptera novaeangliae. It belongs to the genus Megaptera.

What is the conservation status of Buckelwal?

Buckelwal (Megaptera novaeangliae) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Buckelwal live?

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

Buckelwal (Megaptera novaeangliae) belongs to the genus Megaptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

What does Buckelwal eat?

Buckelwal is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Buckelwal live?

Buckelwal has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many Buckelwal are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Buckelwal (Megaptera novaeangliae) is approximately 80,000 individuals.

Is Buckelwal endangered?

Yes, Buckelwal (Megaptera novaeangliae) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.