Melon-headed Whale [Peponocephala]

Description

Peponocephala, represented by the Melon-headed Whale (Peponocephala electra), exhibits a torpedo-shaped body with a large, rounded forehead, or 'melon'. These dolphins have a dark back and a lighter belly, with a very slender beak. They are found in deep waters of the tropical and subtropical oceans and live in large, tightly-knit groups. Their diet primarily includes small fish and squid.

Species

Melon-headed Whale [Peponocephala electra]

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