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sei whale

Balaenoptera borealis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Mammalia (lớp Thú)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Balaenoptera (Rorquals)

Species

Balaenoptera borealis (sei whale)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 보리고래

Japanese イワシクジラ (Iwashi Kujira)

Chinese 鰮鯨

Spanish Ballena de Sei

French rorqual boréal

German Seiwal

Portuguese Baleia Sei

Similar Species in Balaenoptera

Antarctic Minke Whale

Balaenoptera bonaerensis

Near Threatened

Bagwhale

Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Balaenoptera physalus

Endangered

blue whale

Balaenoptera musculus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sei whale?

The scientific name of sei whale is Balaenoptera borealis. It belongs to the genus Balaenoptera.

What is the conservation status of sei whale?

sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sei whale live?

sei whale is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does sei whale belong to?

sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) belongs to the genus Balaenoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

Is sei whale endangered?

Yes, sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does sei whale belong to?

sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of sei whale?

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