Broad-snouted caiman

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Cactuar
gptkbp:activity_pattern Diurnal and nocturnal
gptkbp:behavior Semi-aquatic
gptkbp:body_shape Broad snout
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Parental care of young
gptkbp:breeding_season Wet season
gptkbp:captive_breeding Successful in zoos
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Tolerates various climates
gptkbp:clutch_size Up to 40 eggs
gptkbp:color Dark green to brown
gptkbp:coloration Camouflaged for hunting
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in ecosystem
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alligatoridae
gptkbp:fishing_impact Can affect fish populations
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Moderate
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Cactuar
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater wetlands
gptkbp:habitat_preference Swamps and rivers
gptkbp:has_skin Rough and scaly
Used for leather
gptkbp:head Powerful jaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Broad-snouted caiman
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasional conflict
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
Mostly at night
gptkbp:incubation_period 65 to 90 days
gptkbp:length 3 to 4 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 30 to 40 years
gptkbp:local_economy Tourism attraction.
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Caiman_de_hocico_ancho
gptkbp:mating_system Polygynous
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:mouth Conical teeth
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests of vegetation
gptkbp:population_trend Stable in some regions
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Spectacled_caiman
gptkb:Yacare_caiman
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Caiman_latirostris
gptkbp:skin_color Dark olive green
gptkbp:social_behavior May form groups
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or social
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmer
gptkbp:status Common in some areas
gptkbp:subspecies None recognized
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory during breeding season
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Bellowing and hissing
gptkbp:weight 100 to 200 kg
gptkbp:young Hatchlings are around 25 cm long
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cactuar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4