Mesoplodon perrini

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aired_on low and bushy
gptkbp:analyzes difficult to observe
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:category Cetacea, Ziphiidae, Mesoplodon
gptkbp:class gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Perrin's_beaked_whale
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring programs
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
further research needed
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:diameter thick
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator
gptkbp:family gptkb:garden
gptkbp:fins small and triangular
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:2006
gptkbp:foraging_behavior deep diving
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
USNM 598202
gptkbp:genetic_diversity ongoing
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Mesoplodon
gptkbp:habitat oceanic waters
deep offshore waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mesoplodon perrini
gptkbp:interacts_with limited information
gptkbp:is_observed_in rare
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length gptkb:unknown
up to 4.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:members 1-3 individuals
gptkbp:migration gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:mouth reduced or absent
gptkbp:notable_features elongated beak
gptkbp:order gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators large sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness low
gptkbp:related_species other beaked whales
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research Dr. R. L. Brownell
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mesoplodon_perrini
gptkbp:social_structure gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:speed gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:status limited
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:threats fishing bycatch
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight up to 500 kg
gptkbp:wildlife marine protected areas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mesoplodon
gptkb:Pygmy_beaked_whale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4