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Dall's Porpoise

Phocoenoides dalli

Photo by JohnMatzick
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a porpoise that was having fun with the wake of our boat.

Notes:

Not the sharpest of pics but I like the "rooster tail"

Species ID Suggestions

Dall's porpoise

Phocoenoides dalli

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LauraMaria
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Comments (9)
LauraMaria
The dark colour and hint of White underbelly make me think this is a Dall's porpoise :) amazing shot, what a moment to capture!
Isla
that is such a great shot! :)

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PublishedMay 22, 2011

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