Humpback Whale Photo, Megaptera novaeangliae



Humpback whale dorsal fin and ridge showing scarring acquired in competitive group socializing. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, Image ID: 04353

Humpback whale dorsal fin and ridge showing scarring acquired in competitive group socializing. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Image: 04353
Species: Megaptera novaeangliae
Common name: Humpback whale
Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale
Copyright © Phillip Colla / HWRF, all rights reserved worldwide.

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Updated: November 20, 2009

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