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Monodontidae beluga and narwhal. Monodontidae. beluga and narwhal. The two species of this family are found at high latitudes in the arctic seas and in most of the major rivers draining into them, south to the Saint Lawrence River. These are medium-sized whales, ranging from 4 - 6 m in length and up to around 1600 kg weight.
Notodontidae is a family of moths with approximately 3,800 known species. [1] The family was described by James Francis Stephens in 1829. Moths of this family are found in all parts of the world, but they are most concentrated in tropical areas, especially in the New World (Miller, 1992). Species of this family tend to be heavy-bodied and long ...
Sarvivalaat [1] [2] (Monodontidae) on hammasvalaisiin kuuluva nisäkäsheimo, johon kuuluu kaksi elävää lajia: sarvivalas ( Monodon monoceros) ja maitovalas ( Delphinapterus leucas ). Niitä esiintyy vain pohjoisella arktisella alueella, harvoin Grönlannin eteläkärkeä etelämpänä.
It is one of two members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus. It is also known as the white whale , as it is the only cetacean to regularly occur with this colour; the sea canary , due to its high-pitched calls; and the melonhead , though that more commonly refers to the melon-headed whale, which is an oceanic dolphin.
Other articles where Monodontidae is discussed: cetacean: Annotated taxonomy: Family Monodontidae (narwhal and beluga) 2 species in 2 genera. Dorsal fin lacking. Neck vertebrae free. Flippers broad, rounded at tips. Teeth reduced to 8 or 10 in Delphinapterus (beluga); all teeth vestigial in Monodon (narwhal) except for 1 left tooth of male, which grows into…
