Mammalverified

Eschrichtius robustus

(Lilljeborg, 1861)

California Gray Whale

Also known as: California Ranger, California Whale, Devilfish, Graesoe Whale, Gray Whale, Grayback, Grey Whale, Hard Head, Mud Digger, Mussel Digger, Rip Sack, Scamperdown, Scrag Whale, Summer Whale

Verified againstWoRMS

Taxonomy

Class

Mammalia

Order

Cetartiodactyla

Family

Eschrichtiidae

Where to find it

common

Mexico (Pacific)

occasional

United States (California)