Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Choeropsis_liberiensis
|
| gptkbp:activities |
nocturnal
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
webbed feet
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
semi-aquatic
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
year-round
|
| gptkbp:color |
dark gray to brown
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
habitat restoration projects
supported by various NG Os |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Endangered
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
featured in local folklore
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of wildlife conservation in Liberia
|
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
browsing on leaves and fruits |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
seed disperser
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
sensitive to climate change
|
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
related fossils found in Africa
|
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
low genetic diversity
|
| gptkbp:gestation_period |
approximately 6 to 7 months
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
tropical forests
important for species survival riverine and swampy areas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Liberian pygmy hippopotamus
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
conflict with agriculture
|
| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
national parks in Liberia
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 1.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 50 years in captivity
|
| gptkbp:litter_size |
1 to 2 calves
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
known as 'pug' in local dialects
|
| gptkbp:market |
regulated under CITES
|
| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Liberia
West Africa |
| gptkbp:population |
less than 2,000 individuals
|
| gptkbp:predators |
crocodiles and large cats
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
pygmy hippopotamus
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
common hippopotamus
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
viviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
studied for conservation biology
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
Hexaprotodon liberiensis
|
| gptkbp:size |
smaller than common hippopotamus
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary or small groups
|
| gptkbp:speed |
excellent swimmer
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with local flora
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
poaching |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
attracts wildlife enthusiasts
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
grunts and snorts
|
| gptkbp:weight |
approximately 230 kg
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
found in some zoos worldwide
requires legal protection |
| gptkbp:year |
1842
|