Preview Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale showing the typical mottled skin colouring. Gulf of California. Image ID: 931-129 Artist: Christopher Swann Purchase a commercial license Buy framed prints & more from our print store blue whale whale whales baleen mammal cetacean balaenoptera musculus gulf of california one animal single lone water blow hole blow hole blowhole swimming mottled skin close up close up close ups close ups