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Oval shaped white patch Adult males have an unmistak- ably tall (up to 2m) triangular
Rounded head that behind each eye (variable) have smaller sometimes curved
tapers to a point Pale grey saddle patch, variable be-
tween individuals and populations
top and very pale to white
underneath
White chin White patch ex- Robust body,
tending from belly predominantly jet
White chest
up the sides black
Large, wide paddle-shaped
length in adult males
*Note: 'Illustrations reproduced with permission from the International Whaling Commission”
© ESO, 2017
© ESO, 2006
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