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보리고래 (sei whale)

Balaenoptera borealis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Balaenoptera (Rorquals)

Species

Balaenoptera borealis (보리고래)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 보리고래

Japanese イワシクジラ (Iwashi Kujira)

Chinese 鰮鯨

Spanish Ballena de Sei

French rorqual boréal

German Seiwal

Portuguese Baleia Sei

Similar Species in Balaenoptera

참고래

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

밍크고래

Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Least Concern

Antarctic Minke Whale

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

Balaenoptera musculus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 보리고래?

The scientific name of 보리고래 is Balaenoptera borealis. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of 보리고래?

보리고래 (Balaenoptera borealis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 보리고래 live?

보리고래 is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does 보리고래 belong to?

보리고래 (Balaenoptera borealis) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

Is 보리고래 endangered?

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

What kingdom does 보리고래 belong to?

보리고래 (Balaenoptera borealis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of 보리고래?

The closest relatives of 보리고래 in the genus Balaenoptera include 참고래, 밍크고래, Eden's whale, Antarctic Minke Whale, blue whale.