Harbour Porpoise

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aired_on small and inconspicuous
gptkbp:behavior foraging
gptkbp:breathability 3 to 5 breaths per minute
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_impact habitat loss due to warming waters
gptkbp:coloration dark gray to light gray
gptkbp:communication acoustic signals
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:WWF
marine protected areas
pollution and habitat degradation
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
monitored by IUCN
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diameter up to 5 cm
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocoenidae
gptkbp:fins triangular dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing of prey species
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate genetic variation
gptkbp:geographic_distribution North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:group_size up to 6 individuals
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and rubbery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Harbour Porpoise
gptkbp:human_interaction boat strikes
gptkbp:length 1.4 to 1.9 meters
about 70 cm at birth
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names various indigenous names
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
not well understood
gptkbp:order gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:predators sharks and orcas
gptkbp:public_awareness marine conservation education
gptkbp:range historically widespread
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research gptkb:photo_identification
gptkbp:research_status studied for population dynamics
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Phocoena_phocoena
gptkbp:senses acute hearing and echolocation
gptkbp:social_behavior playful interactions
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
up to 200 meters
gptkbp:tail_type fluked tail
gptkbp:threats shipping traffic
bycatch
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weaning_age 6 to 12 months
gptkbp:weight 50 to 70 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dublin_Bay_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6