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Northern Right Whale Dolphin

Lissodelphis borealis

Classification

The northern right whale dolphin (Lissodelphis borealis) is a small, slender species of cetacean found in the cold and temperate waters of the North Pacific Ocean. Lacking a dorsal fin, and appearing superficially porpoise-like, it is one of the two species of right whale dolphin. Description The northern right whale dolphin has a streamlined body with a sloping forehead, and a slimmer build than other delphinids.

Distribution

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