Hector's beaked whale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:garden
gptkbp:aired_on small and inconspicuous
gptkbp:behavior migratory patterns unknown
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts research and monitoring
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:distribution Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:family gptkb:garden
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1871
gptkbp:gestation_period approximately 11 months
gptkbp:habitat oceanic waters
gptkbp:held_in up to 60 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hector's beaked whale
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Kermadec_Islands
gptkb:Chatham_Islands
New Zealand waters
rarely sighted
gptkbp:known_for rare sightings
deep diving behavior
gptkbp:length up to 4.5 meters
about 1.5 meters at birth
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:members usually solitary or pairs
gptkbp:notable_features slender body
small dorsal fin
elongated beak
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Gervais'_beaked_whale
gptkb:Blainville's_beaked_whale
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mesoplodon_hectori
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
gptkbp:status limited research available
gptkbp:threats fishing nets
ship strikes
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight up to 400 kg
gptkbp:young calves