How deep does the Narwhal live?

The Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is typically found at 0–1500 m.

How big does the Narwhal get?

The Narwhal grows to about 4.7 m.

Narwhal

Monodon monoceros

Group: Whale
Typical depth: 0–1500 m
Max size: 4.7 m
IUCN status: LC

The narwhal carries a single spiral tusk up to three metres long, a tooth that grows straight out through its lip and is packed with nerve endings. It dives past fifteen hundred metres into the cold Arctic dark to feed on fish, squid and shrimp, often hunting right down near the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Monodontidae › Monodon

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137116.

FAQ

How deep does the Narwhal live?: The Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is typically found at 0–1500 m.
How big does the Narwhal get?: The Narwhal grows to about 4.7 m.