Epicrates maurus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern crepuscular
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climber
gptkbp:clutch_size 10 to 30
gptkbp:color_scheme light bands or spots
gptkbp:color_variation regional variations
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:camouflage
dark brown to black
gptkbp:common_name Maurus boa
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance kept as pets
gptkbp:defense_mechanism constriction
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution widespread in its range
gptkbp:family gptkb:Boidae
gptkbp:fossil_record not significant
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Epicrates
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
rocky areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference humid environments
gptkbp:habitat_range deserts to forests
gptkbp:has_features robust body
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:scales
smooth scales
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Epicrates maurus
gptkbp:human_interaction pet trade
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:incubation_period not applicable
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length up to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Maurus boa, African boa
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Epicrates_cenchria
gptkb:Bovidae
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Epicrates_maurus
gptkbp:skin_color dark with lighter patterns
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:territorial_behavior non-territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous no
gptkbp:wildlife zoos and aquariums
gptkbp:young up to 30 per litter
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Epicrates
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6