Humpback whale - Wikipedia
WEBThe humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual (a member of the family Balaenopteridae ) and is the only species in the genus Megaptera . Adults range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) …
Humpback whale | Size, Song, Habitat, Migration, & Facts
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Humpback whale, a baleen whale known for its elaborate courtship songs and displays. They usually range from 12 to 16 meters in length and weigh about 36 metric tons. The body is black on the upper surface, with a variable amount of white below, and it has about 30 broad ventral grooves on the throat and chest.
Humpback whale, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEB48 to 62.5 feet. Weight: 40 tons. Size relative to a bus: IUCN Red List Status: ? Least concern. LC. NT. VU. EN. CR. EW. EX. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Increasing. What is a...
Humpback Whale Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
WEBJun 29, 2022 · Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae): a species of baleen whale. Kingdom: | Animalia. Phylum: | Chordata. Class: | Mammalia. Order: | Cetacea. Family: | Balaenopteridae. Genus: |...
Humpback Whale | NOAA Fisheries
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Humpback whales feed on shrimp-like crustaceans (krill) and small fish, straining huge volumes of ocean water through their baleen plates, which act like a sieve. The humpback whale gets its common name from the distinctive hump on its back.
Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the sea
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Key facts. Size: Up to 60 feet long. Life span: Up to 90 years. Conservation status: Least concern. Humpback whales can grow up to around 60 feet (18 meters) long and weigh up to 40 tons (36...
Humpback whale - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
WEBUsing their baleen plates, they then filter out the water. As you can imagine, due to their size humpback whales need to eat a lot of prey to survive. In fact, an adult humpback whale can consume up to 1360kg of food each day. Where do humpback whales live? Humpback whales are found in all the world’s major oceans.
Humpback Whale Facts & Information Guide - American Oceans
WEBThe majestic humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, is a type of baleen whale. Known for its distinctively shaped body with long pectoral fins, the humpback whale has captivated the attention of humans as long as we’ve looked to the seas. They can weigh up to 30 tons, and they may swim almost 20,000 miles in a single year.
Humpback whale | WWF
WEBKey Facts. Common name. Common Name. Humpback whale. Endangered. Status. Least concern. Population. 60,000. Latin name. Scientific Name. Megaptera novaeangliae. Weight. 36,000kg. Geographic place. Geographic Location. All major ocean basins. © Erkki Siirillä / WWF. Physical Description.
Humpback whale - IWC
WEBHumpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Humpback whales are one of the most-watched and well-studied species of whale. Found in every ocean and many nearshore areas associated with coastal and marine tourism, they are the focus of whale watching operations in over many countries around the world.
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