Baleia jubarte vs early marsh-orchid
Megaptera novaeangliae compared with Dactylorhiza incarnata
Key Differences
- Baleia jubarte is Vulnerable while early marsh-orchid is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Baleia jubarte | early marsh-orchid |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) | Asparagales (Asparagales) |
| Family | Balaenopteridae (Rorquals) | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Megaptera (Humpback Whales) | Dactylorhiza |
| Species | Megaptera novaeangliae | Dactylorhiza incarnata |
Conservation Status
Baleia jubarte
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~80.0K
Trend: Increasing ↑
early marsh-orchid
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Baleia jubarte | early marsh-orchid |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 50 years | — |
| Average Length | 15.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 30.0 t | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Baleia jubarte
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.
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.
early marsh-orchid
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Baleia jubarte
Entre as baleias grandes mais acrobáticas, as baleias-jubarte são famosas por seus cantos complexos e evocativos entoados pelos machos durante a temporada reprodutiva, podendo durar horas e evoluir ao longo do tempo. Atingindo 16 metros e 30 toneladas, realizam as migrações mais longas de qualquer mamífero. Encontradas em todos os oceanos, alimentam-se de krill e peixes pequenos usando a técnica cooperativa de rede de bolhas.
early marsh-orchid
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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