Risso's Dolphin

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dolphin
gptkbp:aroma air
gptkbp:averageTemperature 2.5 to 4 meters
gptkbp:behavior known for acrobatic displays
gptkbp:bodyStyle robust body
gptkbp:breedingSeason seasonal breeding
gptkbp:colors grey_with_white_scars
gptkbp:communicationEquipment uses clicks and whistles
gptkbp:conservationEfforts not endangered
Data Deficient
monitored by marine biologists
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in marine wildlife tourism
gptkbp:diet squid
gptkbp:family gptkb:Delphinidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior forages in groups
gptkbp:funding dorsal fin
gptkbp:geographicalFeature worldwide in temperate and tropical waters
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 12 months
gptkbp:habitat ocean
prefers deep offshore waters
gptkbp:has_a rounded head
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Risso's Dolphin
gptkbp:interactsWith generally non-aggressive
coexists with other marine mammals
gptkbp:lifespan up to 40 years
gptkbp:migration not migratory
often breaches the surface
gptkbp:notableFeature large, bulbous head
often seen in deep waters
gptkbp:populationTrend unknown
gptkbp:predators sharks
gptkbp:relatedPatent bottlenose dolphin
orca
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to a single calf
gptkbp:researchAreas studied for social behavior
gptkbp:researchFocus ecology and behavior
gptkbp:researchInterest observational studies
gptkbp:scientificName Grampus griseus
gptkbp:skin 6 to 12 months
smooth skin
gptkbp:socialResponsibility forms pods
gptkbp:socialStructure often found in groups
gptkbp:threats pollution
fishing nets
boat strikes
gptkbp:visitedBy common in certain areas
gptkbp:vocalization produces a variety of sounds
gptkbp:wasAffecting often has extensive scarring from social interactions.
gptkbp:waterSource up to 30 km/h
up to 300 meters
gptkbp:weight 200 to 400 kg