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Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • Global

About the Humpback Whale

Known to science as Megaptera novaeangliae, the Humpback Whale is a mammal found in many parts of the world. It is mainly found in the ocean.

It weighs around 30,000 kg and has a lifespan of about 50 years. At full speed it can reach 27 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 135,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Megaptera novaeangliae
Group
Mammal
Region
Global
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
30,000 kg
Lifespan
50 years
Top speed
27 km/h
Estimated population
135,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Juan Cruzado Cortés
Changes
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