Giant river turtle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:adaptations foraging techniques
gptkbp:behavior basking in the sun
gptkbp:breathability can hold breath for long periods
gptkbp:captive_breeding in zoos and aquariums
gptkbp:climate_adaptation tolerates warm climates
nesting site selection based on temperature.
gptkbp:climate_impact affects habitat availability
gptkbp:clutch_size 20 to 40 eggs
gptkbp:clutch_temperature affects sex determination
gptkbp:color dark brown to olive
depends on environment
gptkbp:coloration camouflaged in water
gptkbp:composed_by can exceed 1 meter in some individuals
hard and domed
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
protected areas
illegal trade
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_practices meat and shells used by indigenous peoples
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:ecological_role keystone species in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Podocnemididae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior primarily grazes on aquatic plants
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back millions of years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for population health
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:hatching_time low due to predation
emerge after 60 to 90 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant river turtle
gptkbp:lifespan over 50 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Arrau_turtle
gptkb:Giant_Amazon_turtle
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays observed
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements for nesting
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:nesting between November and January
digging nests in sandy banks
gptkbp:order gptkb:Testudines
gptkbp:population_trend due to overexploitation
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
crocodiles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:P._sextuberculata
gptkb:P._unifilis
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus conservation genetics
gptkbp:research_importance studied for conservation biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Podocnemis_expansa
gptkbp:size up to 1.5 meters long
gptkbp:social_behavior limited social interaction
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:speed excellent swimmer
gptkbp:strategic_importance ecotourism
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Podocnemis_expansa_expansa
gptkb:Podocnemis_expansa_unifilis
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with fish species
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
illegal hunting
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:weight up to 100 kg
gptkbp:wildlife dams and water diversion projects
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mamirauá_Sustainable_Development_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6