The Shepherd's Beaked Whale

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:whales
gptkbp:age around 8-10 years
gptkbp:aired_on small and inconspicuous
gptkbp:behavior rarely breaches
deep diving
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:coloration dark gray to brown
gptkbp:conservation monitoring needed
gptkbp:conservation_efforts none specific
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:diameter thick
gptkbp:diet gptkb:squid
gptkbp:ecological_role predator of squid.
gptkbp:family gptkb:zipper
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:2002
gptkbp:foraging_behavior up to 2000 meters
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:habitat oceanic waters
gptkbp:habitat_range deep offshore waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Shepherd's Beaked Whale
gptkbp:human_interaction minimal
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to ship strikes
gptkbp:length up to 4.5 meters
about 1.5 meters at birth
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:location New Zealand, Australia
gptkbp:migration gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:mouth two teeth in males
gptkbp:order gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
gptkbp:related_species other beaked whales
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research gptkb:photo_identification
few conducted
gptkbp:research_status poorly studied
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mesoplodon_hectori
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:threats fishing nets
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
used for echolocation
gptkbp:weight up to 500 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jim_Cummings
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5