North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Eubalaena glacialis
- Common name
- North Atlantic Right Whale
- Category
- Marine mammals
- Family
- Balaenidae
- Genus
- Eubalaena
- Size
- 1200–1800 cm
- Depth
- 0–300 m
- IUCN status
- Critically endangered (CR)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- open-water
- Behaviours
- pelagic, slow-mover, migratory, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean
Description
Colossal whale (1200-1800 cm) massive black without dorsal fin. White callosities on head. North Atlantic migrant (0-300 m) Gulf St. Lawrence to Caribbean. Slow copepod filter-feeder. Conservation: critically endangered, ~300 individuals remaining. Diving: exceptional maximum protection.
Photo of North Atlantic Right Whale
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the North Atlantic Right Whale?
- North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) reaches 1200–1800 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the North Atlantic Right Whale?
- North Atlantic Right Whale is found between 0–300 m deep.
- Is the North Atlantic Right Whale dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the North Atlantic Right Whale?
- IUCN status: Critically endangered (CR).
- Where can you find the North Atlantic Right Whale?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean.
Similar species
- Tursiops truncatus - Common bottlenose dolphin
- Stenella frontalis - Atlantic spotted dolphin
- Delphinus delphis - Common dolphin
- Globicephala macrorhynchus - Short-finned pilot whale
- Physeter macrocephalus - Sperm whale
- Balaenoptera physalus - Fin whale
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 159023)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2440339)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia