Fin Whale Photo, Balaenoptera physalus



Fin whale dorsal fin.  The fin whale is named for its tall, falcate dorsal fin.  Mariners often refer to them as finback whales.  Coronado Islands, Mexico (northern Baja California, near San Diego). Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Coronado Islands, Baja California, Mexico, Balaenoptera physalus, Image ID: 12771

Fin whale dorsal fin. The fin whale is named for its tall, falcate dorsal fin. Mariners often refer to them as finback whales. Coronado Islands, Mexico (northern Baja California, near San Diego). Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Coronado Islands, Baja California, Mexico

Image: 12771
Species: Balaenoptera physalus
Common name: Fin whale
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Lat/Long: 32° 18' 48.22"N, 117° 13' 0.27"W (Coordinates: 32.31339°, -117.21674°)
Format: Digital 3:2
Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.

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Updated: November 21, 2009

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