Narwhal

Monodon monoceros

Challenging Least concern Not photographed yet

Distribution

Range

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Quick facts

Group: Mammals
Family: Monodontidae
Size: 3.0–5.5 m (length)
Weight: 800–1600 kg
Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: 30–40 yrs
Habitat: Arctic seas, Pack ice, Fjords

About

The narwhal is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic. It is the only member of the genus Monodon and one of two living representatives of the family Monodontidae. The narwhal is a stocky cetacean with a relatively blunt snout, a large melon, and a shallow ridge in place of a dorsal fin.

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