SizeHub
1 m
Pacific Walrus Tusk
Typical representative
Uniformly scaled by maximum long-axis tusk length; the pose is not stretched to every descriptive dimension.

Pacific Walrus Tusk

A walrus tusk is a modified upper canine. In a large male Pacific walrus it can reach about one metre and weigh more than five kilograms. Maximum long-axis length for a large adult male Pacific walrus.

Dimensions

Height
1 m
Width
9.5 cm
Weight
5.4 kg

Quick facts

Maximum length
about 1 m
Anatomy
modified upper canine
Large-tusk mass
>5 kg

Pacific Walrus Tusk · Size infographic

Pacific Walrus Tusk: Size infographic · Height 1 m · Width 9.5 cm
Pacific Walrus Tusk: Size infographic · Height 1 m · Width 9.5 cm

Related objects

Sources and measurement2

Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.

Measurement basis

Maximum long-axis length for a large adult male Pacific walrus.

References

  1. 01Walrus ivory and modified upper caninesU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / Regulations.gov
  2. 02WalrusSvalbard Museum