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The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), is a species of toothed whale. It is the only species in the genus Monodon. The most prominent feature of the species is an adult male's long single tusk that can be up to 3 m (9.8 ft). The narwhal has a mottled pigmentation, with blackish-brown markings over a white
Monodontidae. The cetacean family Monodontidae comprises two living whale species, the narwhal and the beluga whale and at least four extinct species, known from the fossil record. Beluga and Narwhal are native to coastal regions and pack ice around the Arctic Ocean.
- Monodontidae, J. E. Gray, 1821
- Chordata
Wildlife. © Paul Nicklen / National Geographic Stock / WWF-Canada. Narwhal. The narwhal is famous for the long ivory tusk which spirals counter-clockwise several feet forward from its upper lip. The tusk is actually the whale's upper left canine tooth. Male narwhals commonly have a single tusk, but they sometimes have two tusks, or none at all.
Scientific Name. Monodon monoceros. Weight. up to 4200 pounds. Length. up to 17 feet. Habitats. Oceans. © WWF / ArkGIS. Map Legend. Sea ice extent. Data sources: Blijeven, R. and Y. van Dijk (2011): Artic Cetacean Hotspots. Thesis for Van Hall Lorenstein University of Applied Sciences & WWF-Netherlands.
Opossum della virginia. Didelphis virginiana. Rinoceronte bianco. Ceratotherium simum. Fatti di base su Narvalo: durata della vita, distribuzione e mappa dell'habitat, stile di vita e comportamento sociale, abitudini di accoppiamento, dieta e nutrizione, dimensione e stato della popolazione.
16 set 2022 · Overview Conservation & Management. Narwhal. Monodon monoceros. Throughout Its Range. Weight. 1,760 to 3,530 pounds. Length. 13 to 18 feet. Lifespan. Up to 50 years. Threats. Climate change, Hunting, Loss of sea ice. Region. Alaska. About the Species. Pod of narwhals in northern Canada, August 2005. Credit: Kristin Laidre.
