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Monodontidae
| Monodontidae Temporal range:
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|---|---|
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| Beluga whale | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Artiodactyla |
| Infraorder: | Cetacea |
| Superfamily: | Delphinoidea |
| Family: | Monodontidae J. E. Gray, 1821 |
| Type genus | |
| Monodon C. Linnaeus, 1758
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| Extant genera | |
Monodontidae is a small group of toothed whales with two species: the narwhal (Monodon monoceros) and the beluga (Delphinapterus leucas). These marine mammals are known for their unique characteristics, distribution, and importance in nature.[1][2][3][4]
- ↑ Myers, Phil. "Monodontidae (beluga and narwhal)". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ "Monodontidae | mammal family | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ "Beluga | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ↑ "Narwhal | Habitat, Tusk, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
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