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Beluga

Delphinapterus leucas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Monodontidae ›Genus: Delphinapterus

About

The beluga whale (/bɪˈluːɡə/) or white whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is 1 of 2 members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus. This marine mammal is commonly referred to as the beluga or sea canary due to its high-pitched twitter. It is some times also called a melonhead, though that more commonly refers to the melon-headed whale, which is an oceanic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beluga?
The scientific name of Beluga is Delphinapterus leucas.
What kingdom does Beluga belong to?
Beluga belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Beluga belong to?
Beluga belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Beluga belong to?
Beluga belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Beluga belong to?
Beluga belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Beluga belong to?
Beluga belongs to the family Monodontidae.
What genus does Beluga belong to?
Beluga belongs to the genus Delphinapterus.