Ornate Monitor

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:aroma keen
gptkbp:average_temperature warm climates
gptkbp:behavior arboreal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:climate_adaptation tropical adaptation
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 15 eggs
1-2 times a year
gptkbp:color yes, as they mature
gptkbp:coloration dark brown with yellow patterns
gptkbp:common_name Ornate Monitor Lizard
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:defense_mechanism bite and tail whip
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:domestication not domesticated
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:fast
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference dense vegetation
gptkbp:habitat_range lowland to montane forests
gptkbp:has_skin rough
scaly
irregular spots
gptkbp:hatching_time about 30 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ornate Monitor
gptkbp:human_interaction limited
gptkbp:hunting_technique daytime
ambush
gptkbp:incubation_period about 3 months
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Buru Monitor
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:nesting_site dug into the ground
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:prey small mammals, birds, reptiles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Water_Monitor
Komodo Dragon
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetology
gptkbp:scientific_name Varanus ornatus
gptkbp:size up to 1.5 meters
1-1.5 meters
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:sound good
gptkbp:tail_length long
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision good
gptkbp:wildlife reptile houses
gptkbp:year 1842
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Monitor_Lizard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6