A Rissos dolphin leaps from the ocean in a full breach. Note distinguishing and highly variable skin and dorsal fin patterns, characteristic of this species. White scarring, likely caused by other Risso dolphins teeth, accumulates during the dolphins life so that adult Rissos dolphins are almost entirely white. Offshore near San Diego. San Diego, California, USA
Image: 07597
Species: Grampus griseus
Common name: Risso's dolphin
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Lat/Long: N 033° 01' 50.00", W 117° 23' 25.00" (Coordinates: 33.03056°, -117.39028°)
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: risso dolphin, risso whale
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