This page contains narwhal facts, information, pictures and video. Read on to find out more about this mysterious Arctic whale …

This article is part of our Arctic Animals series.

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Narwhal Facts At A Glance

• Scientific Name: Monodon monoceros
• Subspecies: None recognized
• Order: Cetacea
• Class: Mammalia
• Family: Monodontidae
• Genus: Monodon
• Male Weight: 800–1,600 kg (1,760–3,530 lb)
• Female Weight: 600–1,000 kg (1,320–2,200 lb)
• Male Length: 4.0–5.3 m (13–17

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