ENEndangered
North Pacific Right Whale
Eubalaena japonica
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in BALAENIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is North Pacific Right Whale classified as Endangered?
North Pacific Right Whale is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does North Pacific Right Whale live?
North Pacific Right Whale occurs in Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to North Pacific Right Whale?
The main threats to North Pacific Right Whale are 4.3, 5.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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