Irrawaddy dolphins

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:calfLengthAtBirth about 1 meter
about 10 kg
gptkbp:color gray
gptkbp:communication whistles
clicks
gptkbp:conservationStatus Endangered
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
crustaceans
mollusks
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature rounded forehead
flexible neck
no beak
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkb:Ayeyarwady_River
gptkb:Bay_of_Bengal
gptkb:Mahakam_River
Mekong River
gptkbp:family gptkb:Delphinidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
1866
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Orcaella
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 14 months
gptkbp:habitat estuaries
rivers
coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Irrawaddy dolphins
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Endangered
gptkbp:length 2 to 2.75 meters
gptkbp:lifespan about 30 years
gptkbp:migratory generally non-migratory
gptkbp:notablePerson Ayeyarwady River population
Mahakam River population
Mekong River population
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:CITES_Appendix_I
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Australian_snubfin_dolphin
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:respiration blowhole
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Orcaella_brevirostris
gptkbp:sexualMaturity 7-9 years
gptkbp:socialStructure small groups
gptkbp:swimmingAbility slow swimmer
surface skimmer
gptkbp:teeth 12-19 pairs per jaw
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pollution
bycatch
dam construction
gptkbp:weight up to 130 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kratie
gptkb:Chilika_Lake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6