Black Caiman

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Footballer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Manu_National_Park
gptkb:Iwokrama_Rainforest
gptkbp:adaptation Camouflage in water
gptkbp:average_temperature Can tolerate a range of temperatures
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style Long and slender
gptkbp:breeding_season Wet season
gptkbp:climate Adapted to tropical climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 20 to 60 eggs
gptkbp:color Dark green to black
Broad and flat
Dark with lighter spots
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in many areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Protected species
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol of strength in local cultures
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator
Regulates fish populations
gptkbp:environmental_impact Vulnerable to habitat changes.
gptkbp:eye_color Positioned on top of the head
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alligatoridae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Can impact fish populations
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater rivers
Used in conservation programs
Swamps and lakes
gptkbp:has_skin Thick and armored
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Caiman
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
gptkbp:incubation_period 65 to 90 days
gptkbp:interacts_with Hunted for skin
Tourism attraction in some areas
gptkbp:length Up to 5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 70 years
gptkbp:local_names Jacaré-açu
gptkbp:migration Limited migration patterns
gptkbp:mouth Conical and sharp
gptkbp:nesting On riverbanks
gptkbp:population_trend Stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkbp:range gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_Alligator
Spectacled Caiman
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Focus on behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Melanosuchus_niger
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmer
gptkbp:status Top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With birds that eat parasites
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory during breeding season
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Grunts and growls
gptkbp:weight Up to 400 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Due to agriculture and urbanization
gptkbp:young Hatchlings are about 30 cm long