These bizarre-looking dolphins tend to remain in deep water, and rarely swim close to the land.

Subspecies
None.

Life span
Unknown.

Statistics
Body length: 2.1-2.7m, Weight: 160kg.

Physical description
Melon-headed whales have a dark, torpedo-shaped body, long pointed flippers and a tall dorsal fin. They are slim, with a pointed melon-shaped head.

Distribution
They live in tropical seas.

Diet
Melon-headed whales feed on fish, shrimps and squid.

Behaviour
They live in schools of 100-500, with rare larger gatherings.

Conservation status
Melon-headed whales are not listed by the 2000 IUCN Red List.