Cuvier's Beaked Whale

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aired_on small and inconspicuous
gptkbp:behavior rarely breaches
rarely observed
deep diving
deep diving and foraging
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined
gptkbp:breathability lung capacity large
gptkbp:breeding_behavior gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:climate_impact susceptible to climate change effects
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
lighter underbelly
gptkbp:coloration dark gray to brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts limited
limited due to lack of data
supported by marine conservation groups
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
not endangered but vulnerable to threats.
gptkbp:cultural_significance minimal
not widely known in culture
gptkbp:diameter thick
thick layer for insulation
gptkbp:diet gptkb:squid
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
worldwide in deep waters
gptkbp:dive_depth up to 3000 meters
gptkbp:dive_duration up to 2 hours
gptkbp:ecological_role indicator species for ecosystem health
top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:zipper
gptkbp:first_described_by 1804
1817
gptkbp:foraging_behavior deep diving for prey
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:funding limited funding for studies
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing research
gptkbp:gestation_period about 12 months
gptkbp:group_size typically 1-4 individuals
gptkbp:habitat oceanic waters
deep ocean
gptkbp:habitat_range continental slopes and deep ocean basins
deep offshore waters
gptkbp:has_natural_feature beak-like snout
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cuvier's Beaked Whale
gptkbp:human_interaction rare
limited social interactions
gptkbp:investigates difficult to study in the wild
gptkbp:is_observed_in rarely observed
gptkbp:known_for deep diving capabilities
gptkbp:length up to 7 meters
about 2 meters at birth
gptkbp:life_cycle gptkb:complex
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
up to 30 years
gptkbp:migration not migratory
seasonal movements suspected
gptkbp:mouth males have two teeth visible
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:notable_appearance few documented
gptkbp:order gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:plot_twist short and slender
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:predators gptkb:orcas
humans, orcas
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness needed
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research gptkb:photo_identification
few observational studies conducted
important for understanding marine mammals.
photo-identification and tagging
gptkbp:research_status studied but not well understood
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ziphius_cavirostris
gptkbp:sights poor
gptkbp:social_behavior occasionally social
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:sound excellent
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
up to 3000 meters
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:tail_type wide and triangular
gptkbp:threats noise pollution
entanglement in fishing gear
entanglement, noise pollution
gptkbp:toothed_whale gptkb:true
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight up to 3000 kg
gptkbp:wildlife marine protected areas recommended
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Beaked_Whale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6