Melon-headed Whale
Peponocephala Electra
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Peponocephala Electra
Other names
Electra Dolphin, Little Killer Whale
Size
Up to 2.75 m (9 ft)
Weight
Up to 225 kgs (496 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Pelagic waters, near/past the continental shelf, seamounts and submarine canyons in tropical & subtropical waters
Depth Range
Up to 471 m (1,547 ft)
