Hector's dolphin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:color grey with black and white markings
gptkbp:conservationStatus Endangered
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:squid
crustaceans
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature rounded dorsal fin
gptkbp:echolocation uses echolocation for hunting
gptkbp:family gptkb:Delphinidae
gptkbp:features short, stocky body
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
1846
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cephalorhynchus
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 12 months
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hector's dolphin
gptkbp:IUCNStatus EN
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 20 years
gptkbp:maximumLength 1.5 meters
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 60 kilograms
gptkbp:migratory non-migratory
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Sir_James_Hector
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:order gptkb:Cetacea
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:populationEstimate about 15,000
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Banks_Peninsula_Marine_Mammal_Sanctuary
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:New_Zealand_Marine_Mammals_Protection_Act
gptkbp:range gptkb:South_Island,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to a single calf every 2-4 years
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Cephalorhynchus_hectori
gptkbp:sexualMaturity 7-9 years
gptkbp:smallestMarineDolphin true
gptkbp:socialStructure small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Maui's_dolphin
gptkbp:swimmingAbility up to 8 km/h
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat degradation
bycatch in fishing nets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Catlins
gptkb:Catlins
gptkb:James_Hector
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6