Peruvian beaked whale

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mesoplodon_peruvianus
gptkbp:aired_on small, low blow
gptkbp:behavior rarely observed
migratory patterns unknown
gptkbp:body_style streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts limited research
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
monitoring populations
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:distribution coastal waters of Peru
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator
gptkbp:family gptkb:garden
gptkbp:fins small dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by Yamato et al.
gptkbp:gestation_period about 11 months
gptkbp:habitat oceanic waters
tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peruvian beaked whale
gptkbp:interacts_with rarely seen
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to climate change
gptkbp:known_for deep diving behavior
gptkbp:length up to 4.5 meters
about 1.5 meters at birth
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:location Peruvian coast
gptkbp:migration not well understood
gptkbp:mouth two prominent teeth in males
gptkbp:notable_features elongated beak
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Gervais'_beaked_whale
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research gptkb:photo_identification
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mesoplodon_peruvianus
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
gptkbp:status understudied
gptkbp:threats fishing nets
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight up to 500 kg
gptkbp:year gptkb:2002