Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus, #07593

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 almost entirely white.  Offshore near San Diego. California, USA, Grampus griseus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 07593
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 almost entirely white. Offshore near San Diego. California, USA

Species: Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07593
Format: Digital 3:2
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