Peponocephala electra (Gray, 1846) Melon-headed whale |
photo by
Dolar, M. Louella L. |
Family: | Delphinidae (marine or true dolphins) | |||
Max. size: | 275 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 275 kg | |||
Environment: | pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1815 m, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean and Indo-Pacific. Tropical to temperate. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 Ref. 123251) | |||
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