Baleia jubarte

Megaptera novaeangliae

Vulnerable ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

15.0 m

Weight

30.0 t

Population

80.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

About

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.

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

Baleia jubarte 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 (Baleia jubarte)

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 Baleia jubarte?

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

What is the conservation status of Baleia jubarte?

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

Where does Baleia jubarte live?

Baleia jubarte 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 Baleia jubarte belong to?

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

What does Baleia jubarte eat?

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

How long does Baleia jubarte live?

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

How many Baleia jubarte are left in the wild?

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

Is Baleia jubarte endangered?

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