Near Threatened
Narwhal
Monodon monoceros
An Arctic whale known for the long spiral tusk carried by many males and for life among sea ice.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Arctic
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
40–60 years in the wild
Size
Length 4–5.5 m; weight 800–1,600 kg
Scientific Name
Monodon monoceros
About Narwhal
An Arctic whale known for the long spiral tusk carried by many males and for life among sea ice.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with arctic habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 40–60 years in the wild, a size of Length 4–5.5 m; weight 800–1,600 kg, a conservation status of Near Threatened.
Fun Fact
The narwhal's tusk is actually an elongated tooth packed with sensory nerves.
Where Narwhal Lives
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Baffin Bay
, Canada
West Greenland ice edge
, Greenland