Weighing Up to 30000 kg, the Humpback Whale ranks as one of the heaviest omnivore mammals (#1 of 33). Native to Worldwide, it lives in oceans habitats and is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Humpback Whale | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 30K kg | 12 kg | ↑ 249900% |
| Height | 1.7K cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 25.5 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 27% |
| Avg Speed | 25.5 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Humpback Whale inhabits oceans habitats. It can be found in Worldwide.
Typical coloring: Black, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Humpback Whale is a solitary species belonging to the Balaenopteridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Humpback Whale is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Humpback Whale’s weight of Up to 30000 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #1 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Humpback Whale weigh?
A Humpback Whale typically weighs Up to 30000 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Humpback Whale?
The Humpback Whale is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Humpback Whale live?
The Humpback Whale is found in Worldwide, in oceans habitats.
How does the Humpback Whale reproduce?
The Humpback Whale has a gestation period of 365 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026