DATA
HUB

Species at risk

Humpback whale

Explore the species

Learn  /  Species at Risk  /  Humpback Whale

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. 

Play sound

Humpback whales vocalize for a variety of reasons, including singing songs to aid in mate selection. This whale song was recorded by Tangly Whales in ...

Scientific Name

Megaptera novaeangliae

Conservation Status

COSEWIC: Not at Risk
The "Western North Atlantic and North Pacific populations" were given a single designation of Threatened in April 1982. Split into two populations in April 1985 (Western North Atlantic population and North Pacific population). Western North Atlantic population designated Special Concern in April 1985. Status re-examined and designated Not at Risk in May 2003.

Size

Adults range in length 12-16m and weighing 25-30 tons. Females are generally larger.

Habitat & Range

The humpback whales seen off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador

Population

Diet

Krill and small fish, such as Atlantic Capelin.

humpbacks in Newfoundland & Labrador

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. 

Humpback migration

Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa.

THREATS

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. 

CURRENT PROTECTIONS

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. 

further resources

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO Humpback Whale Catalogue

NOAA Humpback Whale Info

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission

The North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission is an "international body for co-operation on conservation, management and study of marine mammals in the North Atlantic."

Whales in Newfoundland

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Related content

ACOUSTIC INTERACTIONS

LEARN MORE

FIN WHALE

LEARN MORE

KILLER WHALE

LEARN MORE

HUMPBACK WHALE DATA

LEARN MORE
Citizen Science Reporter - layer thumbnails (1)

ABOUT

DATA

LEARN

© Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter