Asian water monitor

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:average_temperature tolerates a range of temperatures
gptkbp:behavior solitary
semi-aquatic
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:climbing_ability good climber
gptkbp:color dark brown or black
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Asian_water_monitor_lizard
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_contribution featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages on land and in water
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater habitats
gptkbp:habitat_range from India to the Philippines
gptkbp:has_skin used for leather goods
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Asian water monitor
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names Biawak air in Malay
Biawak in Indonesia
Kuching in Malaysia
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:nesting digging burrows
gptkbp:predators crocodiles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Nile_monitor
Komodo dragon
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Varanus_salvator
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
strong sense of smell
good hearing
gptkbp:size up to 2 meters
gptkbp:skin_color spotted or striped
gptkbp:social_behavior may bask in groups
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:speed excellent swimmer
gptkbp:strategic_importance source of food in some cultures
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Varanus_salvator_bivittatus
gptkb:Varanus_salvator_macromaculatus
gptkb:Varanus_salvator_salvator
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
illegal hunting
gptkbp:uses cultural significance in some regions
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
gptkbp:young hatchlings are independent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4