harbour porpoise

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aired_on single blowhole on top of head
gptkbp:behavior occasionally breaches the water surface
often shy and elusive
gptkbp:breathability breathes air through blowhole
gptkbp:breeding_range reaches sexual maturity at 3 to 4 years
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color dark gray to light gray
gptkbp:color_scheme light patches on the sides
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in many regions
facing threats from climate change
WWF and NOAA
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in marine conservation campaigns
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:ecological_role important predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocoenidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages alone or in small groups
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back to the Miocene
gptkbp:group_size typically 1 to 3 individuals
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers shallow coastal areas
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and rubbery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label harbour porpoise
gptkbp:human_interaction often negatively impacted by fishing activities
gptkbp:intelligence highly intelligent
gptkbp:length about 1 meter at birth
1.4 to 1.9 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names known as 'puffing pig' in some regions
gptkbp:migration some populations are migratory
some populations migrate seasonally
gptkbp:order gptkb:marine_mammals
gptkbp:predators sharks and orcas
gptkbp:range North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:related_species other porpoises
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_importance important for marine ecosystem studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Phocoena_phocoena
gptkbp:senses excellent hearing and echolocation
gptkbp:social_behavior may engage in playful behavior
gptkbp:social_learning may learn from other individuals
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
often seen swimming close to the surface
gptkbp:threats bycatch and habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization clicks and whistles
uses sounds for communication
gptkbp:vulnerable_populations some populations are declining
gptkbp:weight 50 to 70 kilograms
gptkbp:wildlife affected by coastal development.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Porcupine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5