Cuvier's beaked whale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:calfLengthAtBirth about 2.7 meters
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:color gray to reddish-brown
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Cuvier's_beaked_whale
gptkb:Goose-beaked_whale
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:describedYear 1823
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:squid
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:divingDepth over 3 hours
gptkbp:echolocation yes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ziphiidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1823
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ziphius
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 12 months
gptkbp:habitat deep ocean
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cuvier's beaked whale
gptkbp:IUCNStatus LC
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 5 to 7 meters
gptkbp:lifespan at least 40 years
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkbp:maximumDepthDived nearly 3000 meters
gptkbp:migratory yes
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:notableFeature arched jaw in males
short beak
two visible teeth in adult males
gptkbp:notableRecording deepest and longest dives of any mammal
gptkbp:order gptkb:Cetacea
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkbp:region gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:scarPattern heavily scarred, especially males
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Ziphius_cavirostris
gptkbp:socialStructure small groups
gptkbp:swimmingAbility up to 25 km/h
gptkbp:threats entanglement in fishing gear
marine pollution
naval sonar
gptkbp:weight 2,500 to 3,000 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkb:Pelagos
gptkb:Frédéric_Cuvier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5