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The first complete checklist of Costa Rican cetaceans is presented with a total of 28 species (35% of the group’s world diversity). Most of the species occur in the Pacific Ocean (89%) and most are considered oceanic (57%), common (54%) and resident (68%). The known distribution and status of each species are also provided.References
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