Sperm Whale

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:whales
gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined body
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Seasonal breeding
Slow reproduction
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in many countries
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_references In literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance In various maritime cultures
gptkbp:fossil_record Extensive fossil record
gptkbp:habitat Open ocean
gptkbp:has_adaptation Deep diving adaptations
gptkbp:has_blowhole Single blowhole on top of head
gptkbp:has_diet Squid
gptkbp:has_geographic_range Worldwide distribution
gptkbp:has_historical_significance Whaling history
gptkbp:has_vocal_communication Complex vocalizations
gptkbp:has_vocalization_frequency Low-frequency sounds
gptkbp:has_weight Up to 57,000 kilograms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sperm Whale
gptkbp:is_affected_by Climate change
gptkbp:is_found_in Tropical and temperate waters
Deep ocean waters
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:intelligence
Social behavior
Strong maternal bonds
Unique social structures
Large head
Diverse feeding strategies
Cognitive abilities.
Cultural significance in whaling communities
Deep diving capabilities
Diving to great depths
Large brain size
Spermaceti oil production
Spermaceti organ
Unique echolocation abilities
Unique physical characteristics
gptkbp:is_part_of Marine ecosystem
Cetacean family
Oceanic food web
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Beaked_whales
gptkbp:is_studied_for Behavioral ecology
gptkbp:is_studied_in Marine biology
gptkbp:is_subject_to Commercial whaling
gptkbp:length Up to 20.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 70 years
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations
gptkbp:mouth Conical teeth
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
gptkbp:research_importance Important for marine conservation studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Physeter_macrocephalus
gptkbp:skin_color Dark gray to brown
gptkbp:social_behavior Cooperative hunting
gptkbp:social_structure Matriarchal pods
gptkbp:state gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:vocalization Clicks and whistles
Communication and navigation
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Connecticut
gptkb:Connecticut,_USA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4