The Long-finned Pilot Whale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:behavior deep diving
gptkbp:breathability through a blowhole
gptkbp:breeding_behavior seasonal
gptkbp:breeding_range around 8 to 10 years
gptkbp:captive_breeding not commonly bred in captivity
gptkbp:coloration dark gray to black
gptkbp:communication uses echolocation
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by marine biologists
involved in international conservation programs
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
Data Deficient
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired marine conservation efforts
gptkbp:cultural_representation appears in documentaries
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine folklore
important to indigenous cultures.
gptkbp:diet gptkb:squid
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Delphinidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations can be affected by fishing practices
gptkbp:foraging_behavior cooperative hunting
gptkbp:fossil_record known from the Pleistocene
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:group_size up to 50 individuals
gptkbp:habitat oceanic waters
gptkbp:habitat_range temperate and subpolar waters
gptkbp:has_natural_feature long flippers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Long-finned Pilot Whale
gptkbp:human_interaction occasionally stranded
gptkbp:intelligence highly intelligent
gptkbp:length 12 to 18 months
6 to 8 meters
gptkbp:life_cycle long-lived
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration patterns
follow prey availability
gptkbp:population_trend population stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:orcas
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Short-finned_Pilot_Whale
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research subject of various marine studies
gptkbp:research_interest studied for social behavior
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Globicephala_melas
gptkbp:sights good underwater vision
gptkbp:social_behavior forms pods
gptkbp:social_learning learns from pod members
gptkbp:social_structure highly social
gptkbp:sound excellent hearing
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
marine pollution
bycatch
gptkbp:vocalization complex sounds
gptkbp:weight up to 3,000 kg
gptkbp:wildlife protected in certain marine reserves
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tabaluga
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6