Crocodylus palustris

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:average_temperature yes
gptkbp:behavior semi-aquatic
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color olive brown
gptkbp:coloration darker in juveniles
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Mugger_crocodile
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some countries
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:family gptkb:Crocodylidae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Crocodylus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_preference slow-moving waters
gptkbp:has_skin used in leather industry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crocodylus palustris
gptkbp:human_interaction limited during breeding season
gptkbp:hunting_technique regulated in some areas
gptkbp:incubation_period about 80-90 days
gptkbp:length up to 4.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 70 years
gptkbp:native_to South Asia
gptkbp:nesting builds nests from vegetation
on riverbanks
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Crotalus
gptkb:Crocodylus_siamensis
gptkb:Crocodylus_moreletii
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:senses sensitive to vibrations
excellent vision
good hearing
gptkbp:size males larger than females
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or social
gptkbp:speed up to 32 km/h
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and hisses
gptkbp:weight up to 400 kg
gptkbp:young hatchlings are vulnerable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mugger_crocodile
gptkb:The_Sand_Crocodile
gptkb:Mugger_crocodile
gptkb:marsh_crocodile
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6