Commerson's Dolphin

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kimba_the_White_Lion:_The_Return
gptkbp:behavior often seen in pairs
playful
common behavior
gptkbp:body_style robust
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:color black and white
black with white patches
gptkbp:communication clicks and whistles
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
habitat degradation
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change effects
gptkbp:family gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin absent or small
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:fishing_regulations bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity ongoing research on population genetics
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
from shallow bays to open waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Commerson's Dolphin
gptkbp:interacts_with generally friendly
gptkbp:length 1.2 to 2.3 meters
about 1 meter at birth
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:tonina,_delfín_de_Commerson
gptkbp:members up to 10 individuals
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:mother nurtures calves for 1-2 years
gptkbp:notable_features distinctive coloration
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
gptkbp:range Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_areas studied by marine biologists
gptkbp:research_focus population dynamics
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Cephalorhynchus_commersonii
gptkbp:social_structure gregarious
gptkbp:species coexists with other marine mammals
gptkbp:speed fast and agile
up to 30 km/h
typically found in shallow waters
gptkbp:status studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:C._c._commersonii
gptkb:C._c._kerguelensis
gptkbp:threats fishing nets
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attraction for eco-tourism
gptkbp:vocalization used for echolocation
gptkbp:weight 50 to 80 kg
gptkbp:wildlife not currently endangered
gptkbp:year 1804