Melon-headed Whale
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| Scientific name | Peponocephala electra |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Even-toed ungulates |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Peponocephala |
| Did you know | The Melon-headed Whale is widespread throughout the world's tropical waters, although it is not often seen by humans because it prefers to live in deep water. |
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| ID | 1629443 |
About Melon-headed Whale
The melon-headed whale, melon-headed dolphin, many-toothed blackfish, melon whale, or electra dolphin, is a cetacean of the oceanic dolphin family. It is closely related to the pygmy killer whale and pilot whale, and collectively these dolphin species are known by the common name blackfish.