Eschrichtius robustus

Gray Whale: for more photos, see Sitka Nature Photo Gallery for Eschrichtius robustus

Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus): This whale is most easily seen in spring and fall, in shallow waters where it feeds on or near the bottom. However, it is known to overwinter and feed on fish higher in the water column.

Some parasites are Cyamus scammoni, Cyamus ceti, Cyamus kessleri, and Cryptolepas rachianecti.

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References

Weblinks

• AK Dept. of Fish and Game page for Eschrichtius robustus

• Search Arctos Database for Eschrichtius robustus (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Eschrichtius robustus (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Eschrichtius robustus
• iNaturalist Observations for Eschrichtius robustus in Southeast Alaska

Other References

• Martin Heyning 1999
• Hurley Mohr 1956

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  Gray and Bowhead Whale Amphipod (Cyamus ceti)

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  Gray whale lice (Cyamus scammoni) on dead Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

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