pygmy sperm whale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Physeteridae
gptkbp:aired_on low and bushy
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
rarely breaches
may be social during feeding
gptkbp:body_style robust and compact
gptkbp:breathability through blowhole
gptkbp:breeding_season unknown reproductive habits
gptkbp:color dark gray to brown
lighter underbelly
individuals may vary in color
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:pygmy_sperm_whale
gptkbp:conservation_efforts not specifically targeted
gptkbp:conservation_status Data Deficient
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely known
gptkbp:diameter thick layer of blubber
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:ecological_role predator of cephalopods
gptkbp:eye_color small eyes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Kogiidae
gptkbp:fins small dorsal fin
towards the back
gptkbp:foraging_behavior deep diving for prey
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:habitat deep ocean waters
prefers deeper waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth skin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pygmy sperm whale
gptkbp:interacts_with rarely seen by humans
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to vulnerable to ship strikes
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 of teeth
gptkbp:predators large sharks
gptkbp:range worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:dwarf_sperm_whale
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_focus important for marine biodiversity studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Kogia_breviceps
gptkbp:social_structure not well understood
gptkbp:speed up to 30 km/h
can dive to depths of 1,000 meters
gptkbp:status limited research available
gptkbp:tail_type triangular tail fluke
gptkbp:threats bycatch and habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization produces clicks and whistles
gptkbp:weight 300 to 400 kilograms