Cystophora cristata

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive during mating season
gptkbp:body_style Streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:hot_spring
Males display to attract females
gptkbp:class gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:climate Thick blubber for insulation
gptkbp:color Gray with dark spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Hooded_seal
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by wildlife organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Hunted by indigenous peoples
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1819
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Bycatch in fishing gear
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil record
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Studied for genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cystophora
gptkbp:gestation_period 11 months
gptkbp:habitat Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
Ice floes
Small colonies
Prefer ice-covered waters
gptkbp:has_friend Pups are weaned after 4 weeks
gptkbp:has_skin Blubber and fur
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cystophora cristata
gptkbp:interacts_with Occasional hunting and tourism
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to Sensitive to environmental changes
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:known_for Hooded skin on males
gptkbp:length 2.5 to 3.3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 30 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 1 pup
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migration
Follow ice edge
gptkbp:molt Annual molt
gptkbp:notable_features Large nasal cavity in males
gptkbp:order gptkb:product
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:population_trend Stable population
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:research Field studies and tagging
gptkbp:research_interest Marine biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Cystophora_cristata
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmer
5 km/h
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Cystophora_cristata_cristata
gptkb:Cystophora_cristata_mauritiae
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:threats Climate change
gptkbp:vision Limited color vision
gptkbp:vocalization Barks and growls
gptkbp:weight 200 to 300 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Due to climate change.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:family_Phocidae
gptkb:Halichoerus_grypus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5