Mammal
Bowhead whale
Balaena mysticetus · Balaenidae · Cetacea
Best monthsJul–Sepmost records
Records1,698in 1 country
Most seen inRussia1,698 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
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About
Bowhead whale in brief
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a mammal of the Balaenidae family — species of mammal.
In Russia it has 1,698 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in July, August and September and fall to their lowest in January and February.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Russia1,698 records · best Aug, Jul
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.