DESCRIPTION.—Forehead more convex than even D. gadamu, and head proportionately larger and body deeper. A deep shining plumbeous black on the upper part, becoming paler near the belly, which from the underpart of the jaw to the perineum is ashy-grey, with irregular spots and blotches.
Dentition: 27—27/30—30 = 114.
SIZE.—About seven feet.
[NO. 265. DELPHINUS FUSIFORMIS.]
The Spindle-shaped Dolphin.
HABITAT.—Madras coast.
DESCRIPTION.—More slender in proportion to its length; a less elevated and less convex forehead than the last species; a proportionally thicker, broader, and more obtusely terminated snout; a deeper mandible or under jaw especially posteriorly, and smaller dorsal and pectoral fins, especially the latter. The greatest girth is in middle or fore-part of the dorsal fin, from which the body tapers to both ends, presenting the true spindle form. Colour plumbeous, lighter below, darkest on the fins and snout.
Dentition: 22—22/21—21 = 86 teeth.
SIZE.—About six feet.
[NO. 266. DELPHINUS POMEEGRA.]
The Black or Pomeegra Dolphin.
NATIVE NAME.—Pomeegra.