The True's Beaked Whale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:whales
gptkbp:aired_on Low and inconspicuous
gptkbp:behavior Deep diving
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:color Dark gray to brown
gptkbp:coloration Short and blunt
gptkbp:common_name True's Beaked Whale
gptkbp:conservation_efforts No specific conservation measures
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
gptkbp:cultural_significance Limited cultural significance
gptkbp:diet Squid
gptkbp:family gptkb:zipper
gptkbp:fins Small and located near the tail
gptkbp:first_described_by 1876
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil record
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Tropical and temperate waters
gptkbp:gestation_period Approximately 11 months
gptkbp:habitat Deep ocean waters
gptkbp:habitat_range Worldwide in deep waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The True's Beaked Whale
gptkbp:length Up to 13.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Estimated 20-30 years
gptkbp:migration gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:notable_features Large size
Deep diving ability
Unique beak shape
gptkbp:order gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:population gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Blainville's_Beaked_Whale
gptkb:Gervais'_Beaked_Whale
Other beaked whales
gptkbp:reproduction Little known
gptkbp:research Acoustic monitoring
Photo identification
Rarely seen at the surface
gptkbp:research_status Limited research available
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mesoplodon_mirus
gptkbp:size About 3 meters
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed Up to 90 minutes
Up to 2,000 meters
gptkbp:threats Entanglement in fishing gear
Ship strikes
gptkbp:tooth_count Two teeth in males
No visible teeth in females
gptkbp:vocalization Clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight Up to 1,200 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jim_Cummings
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5