Gray Whale

Large, mottled, gray-blue whale has a small dorsal hump and 2-5 throat grooves. Skin is often blotched with abrasions, scars and parasitic barnacles which cluster on its head and back.

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Common Name

Gray Whale

Comments

Breeds in waters off Baja California. Feeds primarily on small schooling fish like herring.

Scientific Name

Eschrichtius robustus

Habitat

Abundant in coastal waters during winter-spring migration.

Size

To 50 ft. (15 m)