Gharial

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:adultDiet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:gavial
fish-eating crocodile
gptkbp:breedingSeason dry season
gptkbp:captiveBreeding yes
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Gharial
gptkbp:compatibleWith walk on land efficiently
gptkbp:conservationStatus Critically Endangered
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature long, narrow snout
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Kosi_River
gptkb:Son_River
gptkb:Gandak_River
gptkb:Rapti_River
gptkb:Brahmaputra_River
gptkb:Ganges_River
gptkb:Mahanadi_River
gptkb:Chambal_River
gptkb:Ghaghara_River
gptkb:Narayani_River
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gavialidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Johann_Friedrich_Gmelin
1789
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:habitat rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gharial
gptkbp:incubationPeriod about 70 days
gptkbp:IUCNStatus gptkb:CR
gptkbp:juvenileDiet insects
small fish
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:laysEggs yes
gptkbp:length up to 6 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
gptkbp:nativeTo Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:order gptkb:Crocodylia
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Indian_Wildlife_Protection_Act
gptkbp:range Gharial distribution map.svg
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Gavialis_gangeticus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males have bulbous growth on snout
gptkbp:swimmingAbility excellent
gptkbp:symbol conservation in India
gptkbp:teeth interlocking, needle-like
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pollution
fishing nets
gptkbp:weight up to 250 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dragon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4