Monodon monoceros
NT Carnivore Arctic Waters
Up to 1600 kg
Weight
50–60 yrs
Lifespan
45 km/h
Top Speed
Arctic
Found In
Weighing Up to 1600 kg, the Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) ranks as one of the heaviest carnivore mammals (#2 of 32). Native to Arctic, it lives in Arctic Waters habitats and is classified as Near Threatened.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Narwhal | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6K kg | 50 kg | ↑ 3100% |
| Height | 500 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 45 km/h | 48 km/h | ↓ 6% |
| Avg Speed | 45 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 55 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↑ 340% |
Endemic to Arctic
Habitat: Arctic Waters
Found In: Arctic
Coloration: Gray, Mottled White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 14–16 months
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 50–60 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #2 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Rhinoceros | 1800–2500 kg | NT |
| 2 | Narwhal | Up to 1600 kg | NT |
| 3 | American Bison | 318–1000 kg | NT |
| 4 | Markhor | Up to 110 kg | NT |
| 5 | Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | NT |
| 6 | Emperor Penguin | 22–45 kg | NT |