Humpback Whale

LC Omnivore Oceans
Up to 30000 kg
Weight
45–50 yrs
Lifespan
24–27 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In

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
Weight (kg)30Kavg 12Speed (km/h)25.5avg 35Lifespan (yrs)47.5avg 17.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Humpback Whale inhabits oceans habitats. It can be found in Worldwide.

Typical coloring: Black, White.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Omnivore
Predators: Orcas

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Humpback Whale is a solitary species belonging to the Balaenopteridae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 365 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 45–50 years

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