VUVulnerable
Fin Whale
Balaenoptera physalus
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fin_whale
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in BALAENOPTERIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Fin Whale classified as Vulnerable?
Fin Whale is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Fin Whale live?
Fin Whale occurs in Angola, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, and Ecuador (plus 16 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fin Whale?
The main threats to Fin Whale are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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