Humpback Whale Photo, Megaptera novaeangliae



North Pacific humpback whale at the surface with open mouth and inflated throat, in front of whale watching boat. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, Image ID: 00985

North Pacific humpback whale at the surface with open mouth and inflated throat, in front of whale watching boat. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Image: 00985
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Lat/Long: 20° 54' 39.95"N, 156° 46' 49.41"W (Coordinates: 20.91110°, -156.78039°)
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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