Fin whale dorsal fin, 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), Balaenoptera physalus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 12783
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)

Species: Fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 12783
Format: Digital 3:2
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