dwarf sperm whales

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kogiidae
gptkbp:age sexual maturity at 3 to 4 years
gptkbp:aired_on low and bushy
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
rarely breaches
may be social with other species
gptkbp:breeding_season viviparous
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by various organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
protection of habitats
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely known in culture
gptkbp:diameter thick layer for insulation
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:distribution worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
gptkbp:ecological_role predator of cephalopods
gptkbp:environmental_impact susceptible to climate change effects
gptkbp:family gptkb:Kogiidae
gptkbp:fins small dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by 1846
gptkbp:fishing_regulations affected by fishing practices
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil record available
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:gestation_period 10 to 11 months
gptkbp:habitat deep ocean waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and rubbery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dwarf sperm whales
gptkbp:interacts_with generally not aggressive
gptkbp:is_protected_by benefit from marine protected areas
gptkbp:length about 1 meter at birth
2.7 to 3.4 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:migration not migratory
gptkbp:mouth 20 to 30 pairs in males
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators large sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness limited public awareness
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:pygmy_sperm_whale
gptkbp:reproduction calves are born tail first
gptkbp:research studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_focus important for marine biodiversity studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Kogia_sima
gptkbp:senses good hearing and echolocation
gptkbp:sights often sighted in deep waters
gptkbp:social_structure not well understood
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
gptkbp:tail_type broad and triangular
gptkbp:threats bycatch and habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on rarely kept in aquariums
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight 300 to 400 kilograms