Beluga
Whales
Beluga/White
Whale
(Delphinapterus leucas)
Life span Unknown
Size
Body length: 180-210cm
Weight:
Belugas have a body length of 3-5m and weigh 0.4-1.5 tonnes. Males arelarger
than the females.
Physical Appearance
Belugas are also called white whales due to their pale coloration. They
have a large melon and short beak.
Distribution
Belugas are mostly found in the Arctic Ocean and some adjoining seas.
Diet
Belugas eat a wide variety of prey such as fish, octopus, squid, crab
and snails.
Social organization and behaviour
Typically, a single large male will lead a group of 5-20 individuals
although during migration and periods of high food abundance, groups
of 10,000 belugas have been reported.
Conservation/status
Belugas are locally common and have an estimated population of 50-70,000.
Notes
Belugas are very vocal.
