North Pacific Right Whale (Eubalaena japonica) — Endangered Mammalia

North Pacific Right Whale

Eubalaena japonica

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Cetacea · Balaenidae

About

The North Pacific right whale is a very large, thickset baleen whale species that is extremely rare and endangered.

Fun Fact

The Northeast Pacific population, which summers in the southeastern Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, may have no more than 40 animals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the calls of right whales in other oceans.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

70 years

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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