Narwhal vs Walrus
Narwhal vs walrus
Near enough equal on weight
Narwhal and walrus are near enough identical on weight.
A narwhal 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
| Narwhal | Walrus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 800–1,600 kg | 400–1,900 kg |
| Length | 3.9–5.5 m | 2.2–3.6 m |
| Typical lifespan | 30–90 yr | 30–40 yr |
What the numbers say
- Narwhal and walrus are near enough identical on weight.
- Narwhal is somewhat greater than walrus on length — about 1.4×.
- Narwhal is somewhat greater than walrus on typical lifespan — about 1.3×.
Weight compared.
Narwhal 800–1,600 kg
Walrus 400–1,900 kg
Narwhal
An Arctic whale whose "horn" is a single spiral tooth, grown by nearly all males and a few females.
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, narwhal or walrus?
- Narwhal and walrus are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do narwhals and walruses compare on length?
- Narwhal: 3.9–5.5 m. Walrus: 2.2–3.6 m. Narwhal is somewhat greater than walrus on length — about 1.4×.
- How do narwhals and walruses compare on typical lifespan?
- Narwhal: 30–90 yr. Walrus: 30–40 yr. Narwhal is somewhat greater than walrus on typical lifespan — about 1.3×.
Related pages
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))