Orcas

GPTKB entity

Statements (97)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:apexPredator True
gptkbp:calfLengthAtBirth 180 kg
2-2.5 meters
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:bird
gptkb:Killer_whale
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservationStatus Data Deficient
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Featured in indigenous cultures
Popular in media
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkb:fish
Marine mammals
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature Black and white coloration
Tall dorsal fin
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:ecologicalRole Top predator
gptkbp:ecotype Resident
Offshore
Transient
gptkbp:family gptkb:Delphinidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1758
gptkbp:fossilRange Pleistocene to present
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Orcinus
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 15-18 months
gptkbp:habitat Oceans
Coastal waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Orcas
gptkbp:huntingTechnique Carousel feeding
Cooperative hunting
Strand feeding
Wave-washing
gptkbp:intelligence Highly intelligent
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Data Deficient
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 6-8 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 60 years (males)
Up to 90 years (females)
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 56 km/h
gptkbp:migratory Some populations migrate
gptkbp:notableCaptiveOrca gptkb:Corky_II
gptkb:Kasatka
gptkb:Katina
gptkb:Orkid
gptkb:Ulises
gptkb:Shamu
gptkb:Moana
gptkb:Makani
gptkb:Morgan
gptkb:Vicky
gptkb:Takara
gptkb:Unna
gptkb:Kiska
gptkb:Kayla
gptkb:Kohana
gptkb:Amaya
gptkb:Kalia
gptkb:Adán
gptkb:Skyla
Ikaika
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Lolita
gptkb:Keiko
gptkb:Tilikum
gptkbp:order gptkb:Cetacea
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Squid
gptkb:Seals
Birds
Sharks
Sea lions
Whales
None (apex predator)
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Marine_Mammal_Protection_Act_(USA)
gptkb:CITES_Appendix_II
gptkbp:relatedGroup gptkb:school
gptkb:Pod
Herd
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:False_killer_whale
gptkb:Pilot_whale
Dolphins
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Orcinus_orca
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Males larger than females
gptkbp:socialStructure Pods
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:teeth 40-56 conical teeth
gptkbp:threats gptkb:Captivity
Pollution
Noise pollution
Prey depletion
gptkbp:typeSpecies gptkb:Orcinus
gptkbp:weight 3,000-6,000 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkb:Seals
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4