Levantine Viper

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf snake
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breedingSeason males compete for females
gptkbp:character true
hemotoxic
important for medical research
gptkbp:climate can tolerate high temperatures
adapted to arid climates
gptkbp:clutchSize up to 20 young
gptkbp:colors brown or gray with dark patterns
can vary significantly between individuals
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Levant_Viper
scrubland and grassland
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet small mammals
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eastern_Mediterranean
gptkbp:education used in educational programs about snakes.
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by climate change
important predator in its ecosystem
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viperidae
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy by_Johann_Georg_Wagler_in_1830
gptkbp:fossilRecord notable fossils found in the region
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Macrovipera
gptkbp:habitat urban development and agriculture
rocky hillsides
dry and rocky areas
from_Turkey_to_Iran
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Levantine Viper
gptkbp:humanInteraction encounters with humans are common
gptkbp:isPartOf true
gptkbp:length up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:localLegends protected in some areas
gptkbp:localNames Ahlam,_Ahlam_al-Sahra
gptkbp:matingSystem spring to early summer
gptkbp:notable_player hissing and striking
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:publicPerception often feared due to venom
gptkbp:relatedPatent Vipera species
gptkbp:relatedTo Horned Viper
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for venom properties
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Macrovipera_lebetina
gptkbp:skin depends on locality
zigzag or banded
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Macrovipera_lebetina_lebetina
gptkb:Macrovipera_lebetina_obtusa
Macrovipera lebetina turanica
gptkbp:symptoms pain and swelling
seek medical attention immediately
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife ambush predator