大翅鯨 (Buckelwal)

Megaptera novaeangliae

Vulnerable ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

15.0 m

Weight

30.0 t

Population

80.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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About

座头鲸是大型鲸类中最具杂技表演性的物种之一，以繁殖季节雄性演唱的复杂而神秘的歌声著称，歌声有时持续数小时并随时间演变。体长可达16米，体重30吨，进行着哺乳动物中最长距离的洄游。分布于所有大洋，通过协作泡泡网捕食磷虾和小鱼。种群数量已从历史捕鲸后大体恢复。

Fun Facts

✨ Humpback whale songs can last for hours.
✨ They migrate up to 25,000 km per year.
✨ Their pectoral fins can be up to 5 meters long.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

大翅鯨 is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

80.0K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Balaenopteridae (Rorquals)

Genus

Megaptera (Humpback Whales)

Species

Megaptera novaeangliae (大翅鯨)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 大翅鯨

Spanish Ballena jorobada

French baleine à bosse

German Buckelwal

Portuguese Baleia jubarte

Russian Горбатый кит

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 大翅鯨?

The scientific name of 大翅鯨 is Megaptera novaeangliae. It belongs to the genus Megaptera.

What is the conservation status of 大翅鯨?

大翅鯨 (Megaptera novaeangliae) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does 大翅鯨 live?

大翅鯨 is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does 大翅鯨 belong to?

大翅鯨 (Megaptera novaeangliae) belongs to the genus Megaptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Balaenopteridae.

What does 大翅鯨 eat?

大翅鯨 is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 大翅鯨 live?

大翅鯨 has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many 大翅鯨 are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of 大翅鯨 (Megaptera novaeangliae) is approximately 80,000 individuals.

Is 大翅鯨 endangered?

Yes, 大翅鯨 (Megaptera novaeangliae) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.