Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Beluga Whale vs Narwhal

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Beluga Whale

Beluga Whale

Delphinapterus leucas

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Narwhal

Narwhal

Monodon monoceros

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Size

Beluga Whale

Beluga Whale

5.5 m

Human

1.75 m

Narwhal

Narwhal

5.5 m

Beluga WhaleNarwhal
Weight400–1600 kg800–1600 kg
Length3.5–5.5 m3.5–5.5 m
Top Speed25 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan35–60 yrs40–60 yrs
Gestation457 days480 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratorySeasonal Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsAntarcticaAntarctica
FamilyMonodontidaeMonodontidae
OrderArtiodactylaArtiodactyla