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Patch is distinct, P. dalli presents
so much coloration.
4. The anterior of the posterior half of
the body of our specimen is totally
unlike that of P. dalli, in fact
is unlike that of any other porpoise
with which I am familiar.
The upper lower edges of the foremule
are not particularly "flange like" as
in P. dalli. The edges are sharp above
but not below. They gradually
to the upper edge.
This body is apparently thicker than in P. dalli.
Description:
Color entire: Head, back and upper sides black. A
white area occupies the lower sides,
forearm (except ventral). This white area
extends forward to a point slightly
beyond the anterior insertion of the
pectoral fins. In the central part of
the body the superior edge of the white
area is almost straight; anteriorly the
end is rounded, the lower anterior
edge extending back down obliquely
running on to the breast a little
behind the posterior insertion of the fins.
Posteriorly, between the fins the black
of the throat extends backward in a
the narrow band on the ventral.