Morelia kinghorni

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:activities crepuscular
gptkbp:availableSizes females larger than males
gptkbp:averageTemperature 2.5 to 3.5 meters
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
successful in captivity
females coil around eggs
gptkbp:character non-venomous
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climate tropical temperatures
gptkbp:climbRate excellent climbers
gptkbp:clutchSize 60 to 70 days
gptkbp:colors dark brown to black
irregular blotches
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Kinghorn's_python
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivore
gptkbp:distribution New_Guinea_and_surrounding_islands
gptkbp:eggColor 10 to 30 eggs
gptkbp:environmentalImpact top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:family Pythonidae
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy gptkb:G._A._B._M._Kinghorn
gptkbp:geneticDiversity undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:genus Morelia
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
lowland to montane forests
gptkbp:hasExhibition often kept in reptile houses
gptkbp:hasLength smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morelia kinghorni
gptkbp:humanInteraction kept as pets
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:launchDate 30 to 40 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:localNames various indigenous names
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum Chordata
gptkbp:predators small mammals
birds of prey
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Morelia_viridis
gptkbp:relatedTo Morelia spilota
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Morelia_kinghorni
gptkbp:shape various color morphs available in captivity
gptkbp:skin scaly
requires humidity
some have lighter patterns
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary
gptkbp:subspecies None known
gptkbp:territory non-territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1940