Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

Bryde's Whale

Balaenoptera edeni

Similar in appearance to sei whales, but distinguished by three distinct prominent longitudinal ridges on the animal's rostrum in front of the blowhole. Sei whales, like other rorquals, have a single prominent longitudinal ridge on their rostrum and a slightly arched forehead.

Cetacea; Balaenopteridae

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