| Family: |
Monodontidae (white whales) |
| Max. size: |
470 cm TL (male/unsexed); 420 cm TL (female); max.weight: 1,600 kg; max. reported age: 115 years |
| Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1500 m |
| Distribution: |
Northern Atlantic and the Arctic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds in deep water and possible near the bottom (Ref. 1394), exceeding 1500 meters (Ref. 122879). Feeds on fish, squid, and shrimp (Ref. 1394). Gregarious (Ref. 117963). Feeds in deep water and possibly near the bottom. Feeds on fish, squid, and shrimp (Ref. 1394). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 July 2017 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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