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bowhead whale

Balaena mysticetus

Critically Endangered

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The Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a species in the genus Balaena. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Mammalia (lớp Thú)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Species

Balaena mysticetus (bowhead whale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ballena de Groenlandia

French baleine boréale

German Grönlandwal

Russian гренландский кит

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bowhead whale?

The scientific name of bowhead whale is Balaena mysticetus. It belongs to the genus Balaena.

What is the conservation status of bowhead whale?

bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bowhead whale live?

bowhead whale is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.

What family does bowhead whale belong to?

bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) belongs to the genus Balaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenidae.

Is bowhead whale endangered?

Yes, bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does bowhead whale belong to?

bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).