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Peponocephala electra
Fig. 8.14 Sightings of the melon-headed dolphin, Peponocephala electra, in the north coast of
Bahia State, Brazil, between 2001 and 2006
Fig. 8.13 Pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata) showing characteristics as the rounded head
(A, D), clearly demarcated dorsal cape and white tooth marks (B), Pointed dorsal fin (C) in an
unusual group observed in Praia do Forte, Bahia State, Northeastern Brazil (Photos: Marcos RossiSantos/IBJ)
M.S. de Carvalho et al.