Omura's whale

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Balaenoptera_omurai
gptkbp:aired_on tall and straight
gptkbp:appearance slender body with a pointed head
gptkbp:behavior rarely observed
generally elusive
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:color dark gray with lighter mottling
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by various NG Os
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
not specifically targeted
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely recognized
gptkbp:diet small fish and squid
gptkbp:distribution Indian and Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_impact potentially affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:band
gptkbp:fins small and located far back
gptkbp:first_described_by K. Y. Omura
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence available
gptkbp:genetic_diversity show distinct population structure
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Omura's whale
gptkbp:is_observed_in rarely sighted
gptkbp:is_protected_by not specifically included in MP As
gptkbp:length up to 12 meters
about 3-4 meters at birth
strong bond during early life
gptkbp:lifespan estimated 30-50 years
gptkbp:migration not well understood
gptkbp:noise_level susceptible to noise pollution
gptkbp:notable_feature asymmetrical skull structure
gptkbp:public_awareness low public awareness
gptkbp:receives_funding_from limited funding for studies
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:mythological_figure
fin whale
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research difficult to study in the wild
ongoing but limited
gptkbp:research_areas studied by marine biologists
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Balaenoptera_omurai
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:species needs further assessment.
gptkbp:status limited research conducted
gptkbp:tail_type wide and triangular
gptkbp:threats ship strikes and entanglement
gptkbp:vocalization low-frequency sounds
gptkbp:weight up to 30 tons
gptkbp:wildlife not a common species for tours
requires more habitat protection efforts