Mammal
narwhal Facts Monodon monoceros
The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic.
- Diet
- This suggests differences in habitat structure, prey availability, or genetic adaptations between subpopulations.
- Lifespan
- Up to 50 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Monodontidae. Order: Artiodactyla.
What Do narwhals Eat?
Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: This suggests differences in habitat structure, prey availability, or genetic adaptations between subpopulations.
narwhal Conservation Status
narwhal is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 50 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 900 kg
Fun facts
- For example, in the Baffin Bay wintering grounds, narwhals tend to dive deep within the steep coasts, typically south of Baffin Bay.
- Male narwhals have been observed rubbing each other's tusks, a behaviour known as "tusking".
- They primarily vocalise through clicks, whistles and knocks, created by air movement between chambers near the blowhole.
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