Aspidoscelis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkb:species
gptkb:Cactuar
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:aroma uses urine and feces
gptkbp:average_temperature Up to 40° C
gptkbp:behavior climbing
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:family_Teiidae
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Common in cultivation
gptkbp:charity Careful handling required
gptkbp:climate Arid
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to various climates
Drought-resistant
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climbers
gptkbp:coloration varied
brown and white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Star_Cactus
ringtail
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
research studies
public education
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Vulnerable
varies by species
gptkbp:cultivar gptkb:Astrophytum_asterias_'_Kikko'
gptkb:Astrophytum_asterias_'_Nudum'
gptkb:Astrophytum_asterias_'_Superkabuto'
gptkbp:cultivation Moderate
gptkbp:cultural_practices Minimal care needed
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
Popular among collectors
gptkbp:diameter Up to 30 cm
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:diseases Root rot
gptkbp:endemic_to specific regions
gptkbp:exhibited_at zoos
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
rounded ears
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cercopithecidae
gptkb:Cactuar
Teiidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Thomas Say in 1823
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:Yellow
gptkbp:flowering_season Spring to Summer
Suitable
gptkbp:foot plantigrade feet
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages at night
gptkbp:fossil_record related to ancient carnivores
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:fruit
gptkb:Brown
gptkbp:genetic_studies revealed evolutionary relationships
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Bassariscus
gptkb:Astrophytum
gptkbp:grafting Possible
gptkbp:growth_habit Globular
gptkbp:growth_rate Slow
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:desert
gptkb:forest
grasslands
deserts
gptkbp:has_diet insects
vegetation
gptkbp:has_features smooth scales
long tail
gptkbp:hatching_time Requires bright light
gptkbp:head gptkb:None
gptkbp:height Up to 15 cm
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:None
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aspidoscelis
gptkbp:human_interaction sometimes kept as pets
can be a nuisance in urban areas
may raid gardens
gptkbp:hunting_technique opportunistic feeder
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:is_active_in daytime
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
habitat fragmentation
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:North_America
arid regions
various habitats
gptkbp:is_known_for agility
parthenogenesis
adaptability
distinctive patterns
behavioral studies
diverse habitats
color variation
ecological roles
high reproductive rates
habitat preferences
unique reproductive strategies
fast movement
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in sandy soils
wildlife observation
natural habitats
open areas
rocky areas
gptkbp:is_part_of conservation efforts
genetic studies
biodiversity studies
ecological research
ecosystem dynamics
food web
species conservation programs
herpetological collections
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:educational_programs
reptile keeping
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Cnemidophorus
gptkbp:is_studied_for evolutionary biology
gptkbp:is_studied_in field studies
herpetology
gptkbp:is_subject_to environmental changes
habitat loss
research on genetics
gptkbp:is_used_in educational research
ecological studies
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to predation
gptkbp:landscape Rock gardens
gptkbp:leaf_shape gptkb:None
gptkbp:length 30 to 50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
up to 7 years in the wild
gptkbp:light_requirement Full sun
gptkbp:litter_size 2 to 5
gptkbp:mating_system promiscuous
gptkbp:maturity_time 3-5 years
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in trees or shrubs
gptkbp:pests Mealybugs
gptkbp:pollinators gptkb:Bumblebee
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
foxes
non-retractable claws
gptkbp:prey insects
gptkbp:propagation_method Seeds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Raccoon
gptkbp:reproduction gptkb:Low
viviparous
oviparous
gptkbp:root_system Fibrous
gptkbp:seed_dispersal gptkb:wind
Small
gptkbp:skin_color grayish-brown
gptkbp:sleeping_habits sleeps in trees during the day
gptkbp:social_behavior limited social interactions
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:soil_type Well-draining soil
gptkbp:sound chattering
gptkbp:species gptkb:Aspidoscelis_tigris
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_neomexicana
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_burti
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_dixoni
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_exsanguis
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_flagellicauda
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_gularis
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_inornata
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_laredoensis
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_marmorata
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_sexlineata
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_stephani
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_tesselatus
gptkb:Aspidoscelis_uniparens
gptkbp:student_housing gptkb:Winter
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_astutus
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_flavus
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_nevadensis
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_peninsularis
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_rufus
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_scottii
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_sonoriensis
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_taylori
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_texanus
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_utahensis
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_vancouverensis
gptkb:Bassariscus_astutus_wrighti
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Mycorrhizal fungi
gptkbp:tail_length 30 to 40 cm
gptkbp:tail_type balance while climbing
gptkbp:territorial_behavior mark territory with scent
gptkbp:toxicity Non-toxic
gptkbp:uses Ornamental plant
gptkbp:water_requirement gptkb:Low
gptkbp:weight 2.5 to 4.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife agriculture
deforestation
urbanization
gptkbp:zone USDA Zone 10-11
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cactuar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4