Quick answer
Narwhals are native to North America and Europe and Asia. Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, with the largest numbers around Baffin Bay.
Native range
Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, with the largest numbers around Baffin Bay.
Continents
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Oceans
Habitat notes
The tusk is actually an enlarged tooth packed with nerves. Narwhals live year-round in the icy waters of the Arctic, reach about 5 m (16 ft) excluding the tusk, and can live 50 years or more
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the narwhal?
See our full narwhal profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial narwhal species profile.