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Peponocephala electra (Gray, 1846) Melon-headed whale |
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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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| 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) | |||
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