Maximum length 2.7 m, weight 280 kg.
In general appearance, similar to Kogia breviceps but smaller in size, with
more erect dorsal fin showing as a much longer base. Body dark bluish
grey dorsally, lighter grey on sides and dull white or pink on ventral surface.
Skin wrinkled. False gill present. Dorsal fin tall and falcate at mid-body,
height more than 5% of body length. Flippers originating below and behind
the false gill. Tail flukes with concave trailing edge and distinct median
notch. Mandibular teeth 7-12; all teeth shorter than 30 mm and less than
4.5 mm in diameter.