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Range and Habitat: |
Northern Hemisphere centered mainly between 50°N and 80°N | ||
Status under Law: |
Cook Inlet population depleted (MMPA)
All others not listed |
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Conservation issues: |
Subsistence harvests, critically small population size, contaminants | ||
Physical characteristics: |
At Birth | At Maturity | |
Length | 1.5-1.6 m (4'11"-5'3") |
3.9-4.9 m (13-16') |
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Weight | 80-100 kg (176-220 lb) |
700-1,600 kg (1,500-3,500 lb) |
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Age: |
At least 25 years, possibly more than 50 | ||
Annual Report: |
For more information, see the Beluga Whale section from the 2002 Annual Report
Download a copy: PDF (148 KB) |
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Additional Links: National Marine Fisheries Service - Stock Assessment Reports National Marine Fisheries Service - Beluga Whales in Alaska Alaska Fisheries Science Center - Beluga Whale Home Page Alaska Department of Fish & Game - Beluga Whale Alaska Fisheries Science Center - Beluga Whales in Cook Inlet |
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