Risso's Dolphin Photo, Grampus griseus

Rissos dolphin. 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 usually almost entirely white. San Diego, California, USA, Grampus griseus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 12799

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Rissos dolphin. 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 usually almost entirely white. San Diego, California, USA

Stock Photo: 12799
Species: Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Format: Digital 3:2
Other Names: risso dolphin, risso whale
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