Humpback Whale Photo, Megaptera novaeangliae



Humpback whale with both of its long pectoral fins raised aloft out of the water, swimming on its back (inverted) as it does so. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, Image ID: 01477

Humpback whale with both of its long pectoral fins raised aloft out of the water, swimming on its back (inverted) as it does so. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Image: 01477
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Lat/Long: N 020° 46' 22.00", W 156° 45' 45.00" (Coordinates: 20.77278°, -156.76250°)
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale
Copyright © Phillip Colla / HWRF, all rights reserved worldwide.

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Updated: July 30, 2010

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