Black caiman

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Footballer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Footballer
gptkbp:average_temperature Tolerates a range of temperatures
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style Long and slender
gptkbp:breeding_season Wet season
Variable based on conditions
Mating in water
gptkbp:climate Adapted to tropical climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 20-50 eggs per nest
gptkbp:color Dark green to black
Dark brown to black
Juveniles are lighter
Dark coloration for camouflage
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Varies by region
gptkbp:cultural_significance Folklore in Amazonian cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
Fish, birds, mammals
gptkbp:ecological_role Maintains fish populations
gptkbp:ecosystem Top predator
gptkbp:eye_color High on the head
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alligatoridae
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage
gptkbp:habitat Swamps
Freshwater rivers
Sexual maturity at 3-4 years
gptkbp:has_skin Scales
Leather goods
gptkbp:headcount Powerful jaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black caiman
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush
Primarily at night
gptkbp:interacts_with Hunted for skin
gptkbp:launch_date About 20-50 eggs
gptkbp:length Up to 5 meters
Can exceed 5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 70 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Caiman_negro
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:mouth Conical teeth
gptkbp:nesting Near water bodies
Builds nests of vegetation
gptkbp:population_trend Stable in some areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkbp:range gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Spectacled_caiman
gptkb:American_alligator
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Melanosuchus_niger
gptkbp:size Large size compared to other caimans
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:species Coexists with other reptiles.
gptkbp:speed Up to 32 km/h
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Bellowing sounds
gptkbp:weight Up to 400 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Threat from agriculture