Mammal
Narhwal
Monodon monoceros · Monodontidae · Cetacea
Best monthsJan–Marmost records
Records1in 1 country
Most seen inIceland1 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
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About
Narhwal in brief
The narhwal (Monodon monoceros) is a mammal of the Monodontidae family — medium-sized toothed whale that lives year-round in the Arctic.
In Iceland it has 1 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, February and March.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Iceland1 records · best Jan, Feb
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.