Beluga whale vs Walrus
Beluga whale vs walrus
Beluga whale is larger on weight
Beluga whale is somewhat greater than walrus on weight — about 1.4×.
A beluga whale and a walrus can be compared on 3 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Beluga whale | Walrus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 700–1,900 kg | 400–1,900 kg |
| Length | 3.5–5.5 m | 2.2–3.6 m |
| Typical lifespan | 35–70 yr | 30–40 yr |
What the numbers say
- Beluga whale is somewhat greater than walrus on weight — about 1.4×.
- Beluga whale is somewhat greater than walrus on length — about 1.3×.
- Beluga whale is somewhat greater than walrus on typical lifespan — about 1.3×.
Weight compared.
Beluga whale 700–1,900 kg
Walrus 400–1,900 kg
Beluga whale
An all-white Arctic whale with no dorsal fin and an unusually flexible neck.
Walrus
A tusked Arctic pinniped that hauls out in herds of thousands and forages for clams on the seabed.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, beluga whale or walrus?
- Beluga whale is somewhat greater than walrus on weight — about 1.4×. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do beluga whales and walruses compare on length?
- Beluga whale: 3.5–5.5 m. Walrus: 2.2–3.6 m. Beluga whale is somewhat greater than walrus on length — about 1.3×.
- How do beluga whales and walruses compare on typical lifespan?
- Beluga whale: 35–70 yr. Walrus: 30–40 yr. Beluga whale is somewhat greater than walrus on typical lifespan — about 1.3×.
Related pages
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))