Eschrichtius robustus
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
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
- 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
Related Files
Little Gray Whale lice (Cyamus kessleri) showing near genitalia
Gray whale lice (Cyamus scammoni) on dead Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Cyamus on Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)