Stranding of a baleen whale (Balaenoptera sp.) at Thalikulam Landing Centre, Thrissur District, Kerala
A baleen whale was found washed ashore at Thalikulam Landing Centre (Thrissur District, Kerala) on 23.04.2009. Total length was 14.5 m and weight was approximately 10 t. Since the whale was in highly putrified condition, other morphometric measurements could not be taken.
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Cochin
2009
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/4259/ http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/4259/1/19.pdf |
| Summary: | A baleen whale was found washed ashore at Thalikulam Landing Centre (Thrissur District, Kerala) on 23.04.2009. Total length was 14.5 m and weight was approximately 10 t. Since the whale was in highly putrified condition, other morphometric measurements could not be taken. |
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