. Cetaceans of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Cetacea; Mammals. Body CO 4-5 m long. Body color black to dark gray, sometimes with a brownish or fawn coat. Back frequently scarred. Dorsal fin position varies with species but is behind midpoint of back; fin moderate m size. Distribution varies with species, but apparently absent from Arctic. Flukes not usually distinctly notched. Beaked Whales of the Genus Misoplcion (B). * Because there is so little known about the external appearance of most beaked whales, we make no attempt here to describe the five species known from the east
. Cetaceans of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Cetacea; Mammals. Body CO 4-5 m long. Body color black to dark gray, sometimes with a brownish or fawn coat. Back frequently scarred. Dorsal fin position varies with species but is behind midpoint of back; fin moderate m size. Distribution varies with species, but apparently absent from Arctic. Flukes not usually distinctly notched. Beaked Whales of the Genus Misoplcion (B). * Because there is so little known about the external appearance of most beaked whales, we make no attempt here to describe the five species known from the eastern North Pacific. Persons wishing to identif^' beaked whales they see are best advised to consult a detailed guide, such as Leachenvood et al. (1982).. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Leatherwood, Stephen; Stewart, Brent S; Folkens, Pieter A; Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (Calif. ); United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. [Santa Barbara, Calif. ] : National Marine Sanctuary Program
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