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Narwhal

Monodon monoceros

Taxonomy

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

About

The narwhal, or narwhale (Monodon monoceros), is a medium-sized toothed whale that possesses a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth. It lives year-round in the Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia. It is one of two living species of whale in the Monodontidae family, along with the beluga whale. The narwhal males are distinguished by a long, straight, helical tusk, which is an elongated upper left canine. The narwhal was one of many species...

Frequently Asked Questions

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