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Melon-headed Whale

Peponocephala electra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Delphinidae ›Genus: Peponocephala

About

The melon-headed whale or melon-headed dolphin (species Peponocephala electra; other names are many-toothed blackfish, "melon whale" and electra dolphin) is a cetacean of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae). Theorized in the 1970s, it is closely related to the pygmy killer whale and pilot whale, and collectively these dolphin species are known by the common name blackfish. It is also related to the false killer whale. The melon-headed whale is widespread throughout the world's tropical waters, although...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Melon-headed Whale?
The scientific name of Melon-headed Whale is Peponocephala electra.
What kingdom does Melon-headed Whale belong to?
Melon-headed Whale belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Melon-headed Whale belong to?
Melon-headed Whale belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Melon-headed Whale belong to?
Melon-headed Whale belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Melon-headed Whale belong to?
Melon-headed Whale belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Melon-headed Whale belong to?
Melon-headed Whale belongs to the family Delphinidae.
What genus does Melon-headed Whale belong to?
Melon-headed Whale belongs to the genus Peponocephala.