Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas)
Beluga Whale is a small, toothed whale, completely white and without dorsal fin. This species is adapted to arctic and sub-arctic conditions. It swims slowly and prefers forming groups up to 10 individuals.
| 🇫🇷 | Béluga |
| 🇩🇪 | Weißwal |
| 🇲🇽 | Beluga |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Artiodactyla |
| Infraorder | Cetacea |
| Family | Monodontidae |
How to Identify
The defining characteristic that sets Beluga whales apart and aids in their identification is their distinctive white coloration.
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Characteristics
| Length | 4-6m |
| Weight | 680-1360kg |
Where and When to Spot
Permanent residents of the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park, these whale species can be seen in the Saguenay River estuary or along St. Lawrence River's North coast. Whenever we visit this marine park, we always spot Belugas.
Observation Records by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park | - | x | - | - |
"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.