Dahl Dolphin is a photograph by Phyllis Taylor which was uploaded on May 3rd, 2015.
Dahl Dolphin
This Dahl Dolphin was racing our boat as we cruised in Prince William Sound in Alaska. ... more
Title
Dahl Dolphin
Artist
Phyllis Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This Dahl Dolphin was racing our boat as we cruised in Prince William Sound in Alaska.
The unique body shape of Dall's porpoise makes it easily distinguishable from other cetacean species. The animal has a very thick body and a small head. The colouration is rather like that of a killer whale; the main body of the porpoise is very dark grey to black, with very demarcated white patches on the flank and belly. The dorsal fin is set just back from the middle of the back and sits up erect. The upper part of the dorsal fin has a white to light grey "frosting".
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May 3rd, 2015