Hyperoodon planifrons

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hyperoodon
gptkb:Southern_bottlenose_whale
gptkbp:aired_on low and bushy
gptkbp:analyzes difficult to study in the wild
gptkbp:behavior deep diving
occasionally breaches the surface
may exhibit social interactions
gptkbp:body_style streamlined body
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:unknown
little known about breeding habits
gptkbp:color dark gray
dark gray to brown
dark with lighter patches
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Southern_bottlenose_whale
gptkbp:community_involvement solitary or small pods
gptkbp:conservation_efforts bycatch in fisheries
not specifically targeted for conservation
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
needs further assessment.
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely recognized in culture
gptkbp:diameter thick blubber layer
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:distribution Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in its environment
gptkbp:family gptkb:garden
gptkbp:fins triangular dorsal fin
small and located far back
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
gptkbp:foraging_behavior benthic forager
gptkbp:gestation_period approximately 12 months
gptkbp:habitat deep ocean waters
continental shelf and slope
prefers deep waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth skin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hyperoodon planifrons
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to vulnerable to human activities
gptkbp:length up to 10.7 meters
approximately 2.5 meters at birth
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements not well understood
gptkbp:mouth males have two prominent teeth
gptkbp:notable_features large bulbous head
gptkbp:order gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:population gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Hyperoodon_ampullatus
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research photo identification and acoustic monitoring
gptkbp:research_focus behavior and ecology
gptkbp:sights limited eyesight
gptkbp:social_structure often solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:sound excellent hearing capabilities
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
gptkbp:status limited research available
gptkbp:threats fishing nets and ship strikes
gptkbp:vocalization uses echolocation
produces clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight up to 8,000 kilograms
gptkbp:wildlife not commonly targeted for whale watching
gptkbp:year 1846