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鯨鯊 (Basking shark)

Rhincodon typus

Endangered ↓

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

100 years

Length

12.0 m

Weight

20.0 t

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

鲸鲨（Rhincodon typus）是世界上最大的鱼类，体长可超过12米、体重逾20吨，广泛分布于全球热带及温暖温带海洋。尽管体型巨大，它们却是无害的滤食性动物，以浮游生物、鱼卵和小鱼为食，通过张口游动来过滤水中的猎物。它们随浮游生物爆发进行大规模的季节性洄游。受捕捞、船只碰撞及活体鱼翅贸易影响，过去75年间种群数量减少约50%，被列为濒危物种。

Fun Facts

✨ Their mouths can be up to 1.5 meters wide.
✨ Each whale shark has a unique pattern of spots.
✨ They can live over 100 years.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Chile, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

鯨鯊 is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (软骨鱼纲)

Order

Lamniformes (鼠鲨目)

Family

Rhincodontidae (Whale Sharks)

Genus

Rhincodon (Whale Sharks)

Species

Rhincodon typus (鯨鯊)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 고래상어

Japanese Jinbeizame

Chinese 鯨鯊

Spanish Dámero

French Chagrin

German Rauhhai

Portuguese Pintado

Russian акула китовая

Arabic Battan

Vietnamese Cá Nhám voi

Indonesian Hiu paus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 鯨鯊?

The scientific name of 鯨鯊 is Rhincodon typus. It belongs to the genus Rhincodon.

What is the conservation status of 鯨鯊?

鯨鯊 (Rhincodon typus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does 鯨鯊 live?

鯨鯊 is found in Distributed across Chile, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does 鯨鯊 belong to?

鯨鯊 (Rhincodon typus) belongs to the genus Rhincodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhincodontidae.

What does 鯨鯊 eat?

鯨鯊 is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 鯨鯊 live?

鯨鯊 has an average lifespan of approximately 100 years in the wild.

Is 鯨鯊 endangered?

Yes, 鯨鯊 (Rhincodon typus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does 鯨鯊 belong to?

鯨鯊 (Rhincodon typus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).