Omura's Whale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Balaenoptera (Rorquals)

Species

Balaenoptera omurai (Omura's Whale)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese 角島 鯨 (Tsunoshima kijura)

Chinese 大村鯨

Similar Species in Balaenoptera

Antarctic Minke Whale

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

Near Threatened

Bagwhale

Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Least Concern

Eden's whale

Balaenoptera edeni

Data Deficient

Big Finner

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

blue whale

Balaenoptera musculus

Vulnerable

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sei whale

Balaenoptera borealis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Omura's Whale?

The scientific name of Omura's Whale is Balaenoptera omurai. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of Omura's Whale?

Omura's Whale (Balaenoptera omurai) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Omura's Whale live?

Omura's Whale is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Omura's Whale belong to?

Omura's Whale (Balaenoptera omurai) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

What kingdom does Omura's Whale belong to?

Omura's Whale (Balaenoptera omurai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Omura's Whale?

The closest relatives of Omura's Whale in the genus Balaenoptera include Antarctic Minke Whale, Bagwhale, Eden's whale, Big Finner, blue whale.