Cuban Solenodon

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Dreadnought
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations nocturnal vision
gptkbp:body_shape long snout
gptkbp:breeding_behavior 1-3 offspring per litter
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:climate humid tropical climate
gptkbp:color brownish-gray
gptkbp:coloration dark fur with lighter underbelly
gptkbp:conservation research and monitoring
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:diet insectivore
insects and small invertebrates
gptkbp:ecological_role pest control
gptkbp:endemic_to endemic to Cuba
gptkbp:family gptkb:Solenodontidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:foraging_behavior digging and searching
gptkbp:fossil_record exists
ancient relatives found in the Caribbean
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Dreadnought
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
deciduous forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference dense vegetation
gptkbp:habitat_range forested areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cuban Solenodon
gptkbp:length approximately 25-30 cm
gptkbp:life_cycle nocturnal
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system polygamous
gptkbp:mouth dental formula 2-1-3-3/1-1-3-3
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Cuba
gptkbp:nesting burrowing
gptkbp:order Eulipotyphla
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators feral cats
sharp claws
gptkbp:range restricted to certain areas of Cuba
widespread in Cuba
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Hispaniolan_Solenodon
shrews
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Solenodon_cubanus
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other forest species
gptkbp:tail_length about 10-15 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior marking territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization various sounds
gptkbp:weight around 1 kg
gptkbp:wildlife deforestation and urbanization
gptkbp:year 1832
gptkbp:young called pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sierra_del_Rosario_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7