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* I. Grampus ( Orcinus orca commonly known as the orca or killer whale ).

Melville states that this species is known its loud blowing and is well known among whalemen.

According to Melville, it swims in herds and is never regularly hunted, although it has considerable oil that is good for producing light.

He states that the appearance of the grampus is often taken by whalemen to presage the appearance of the sperm whale.