Morelia viridis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical
20 to 30 ° C
gptkbp:behavior arboreal
gptkbp:body_shape slender
gptkbp:breeding_behavior seasonal breeders
temperature-dependent sex determination
gptkbp:breeding_range 2 to 3 years
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
spring to summer
gptkbp:captive_breeding gptkb:common
requires humidity
common in captivity
common in the pet trade
gptkbp:categories gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climate humid
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent
excellent climbers
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:green
young are yellow or brown
juveniles are yellow or black
gptkbp:color_variation yellow or blue in some individuals
some individuals may be blue or yellow
gptkbp:coloration bright green with yellow markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Green_Tree_Python
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in the pet trade
featured in indigenous art
popular in reptile keeping
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia
gptkbp:eye_color yellow or gold
yellow or blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:first_described_by by John George Wood in 1860
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Morelia
gptkbp:habitat rainforests
canopy and understory
gptkbp:habitat_range tropical forests
from lowland to highland forests
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:has_features varies by region
long tail
caudal scales
dorsal scales
eye ridges
labial scales
nostrils positioned dorsally
prefrontal scales
subcaudal scales
ventral scales
gptkbp:has_skin soft
smooth scales
smooth and shiny
irregular patterns
solid color
gptkbp:hatching_time about 30 cm
about 30 cm long
gptkbp:head triangular
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morelia viridis
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush
ambush predator
gptkbp:incubation_period about 60 days
gptkbp:is_popular_in the pet trade
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length up to 2 meters
1.5 to 2.1 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Kukang in some regions
gptkbp:mimicry gptkb:none
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:nesting females incubate eggs
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:prey small mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Morelia_spilota
gptkb:Morelia_oenpelliensis
gptkb:Morelia_boeleni
gptkb:Morelia_kinghorni
gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetology
studied for color change and behavior
gptkbp:scales smooth
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Morelia_viridis
gptkbp:senses keen vision and smell
gptkbp:skin_color bright green
bright green when adult
can change color with age
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Morelia_viridis_viridis
gptkb:Morelia_viridis_azurea
gptkb:Morelia_viridis_prasinus
gptkb:Morelia_viridis_macdowelli
gptkbp:tail_length shorter than body
about one-third of body length
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
illegal trade
illegal pet trade
gptkbp:venomous no
gptkbp:weight up to 3.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife found in many zoos
exhibit in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4