Baleia jubarte vs
Megaptera novaeangliae compared with Tragopogon crocifolius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Baleia jubarte | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Balaenopteridae (Rorquals) | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Megaptera (Humpback Whales) | Tragopogon |
| Species | Megaptera novaeangliae | Tragopogon crocifolius |
Conservation Status
Baleia jubarte
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~80.0K
Trend: Increasing ↑
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Baleia jubarte | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
Tragopogon crocifolius e uma planta com flores da familia das margaridas (Asteraceae) que produz cabecas florais de cor acafrao a purpura em caules delgados com folhas em forma de gramiinea em habitats abertos e secos. E encontrada em regioes mediterraneas, pradarias rochosas e terrenos perturbados do sul da Europa e oeste da Asia. Classificada como Vulneravel, esta especie enfrenta ameacas de perda de habitat, superpastoreio e conversao do solo em sua area de distribuicao mediterranea.
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