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.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Forms large social groups. Feeds on deep waters (Ref. 122680), on squid and small fish (Ref. 1394).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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