North Atlantic right whale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenidae

Genus

Eubalaena

Species

Eubalaena glacialis (North Atlantic right whale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ballena franca

French baleine noire

German Atlantischer Nordkaper

Similar Species in Eubalaena

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southern right whale

Eubalaena australis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of North Atlantic right whale?

The scientific name of North Atlantic right whale is Eubalaena glacialis. It belongs to the genus Eubalaena.

What is the conservation status of North Atlantic right whale?

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does North Atlantic right whale live?

North Atlantic right whale is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does North Atlantic right whale belong to?

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) belongs to the genus Eubalaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenidae.

What kingdom does North Atlantic right whale belong to?

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of North Atlantic right whale?

The closest relatives of North Atlantic right whale in the genus Eubalaena include southern right whale.