Details for Beluga Whale

• Beluga Whale

  The beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is a distinctive white-colored toothed whale native to the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Adults are easily recognized by their pure white skin, rounded forehead (melon), and absence of a dorsal fin. They typically measure 3.5-5.5 meters (11-18 feet) in length and weigh 900-1,600 kg (2,000-3,500 lbs). Belugas are highly social, living in pods, and are known for their wide range of vocalizations, earning them the nickname 'canaries of the sea'. They feed on fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates, often hunting in shallow coastal waters and estuaries.

  

  Habitat: The Beluga Whale lives in Norway, Iceland, Russia, United-states-of-america, Greenland, Canada.