Painted Turtle

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:activity_pattern Diurnal
gptkbp:adaptations Webbed feet for swimming
Basking to regulate temperature
gptkbp:average_temperature Cold-blooded
Warm water
gptkbp:behavior Basking in the sun
gptkbp:behavioral_research Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:body_shape Flattened oval shell
gptkbp:breeding_range 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to early summer
gptkbp:captive_breeding Successful in captivity
gptkbp:color Juveniles are more brightly colored
Shell darkens with age
Varies from dark green to black
gptkbp:coloration Brightly colored markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Painted_Turtle
gptkbp:composed_by Bony shell
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of longevity
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:domestic_pets Not commonly kept as pets
gptkbp:egg_color White or cream
gptkbp:egg_size 1 to 2 inches
gptkbp:family gptkb:Emydidae
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives exist
gptkbp:growth_rate Slow growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes
Ponds and marshes
gptkbp:hatching_time 1 inch
gptkbp:hibernation May hibernate in colder climates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Painted Turtle
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:life_cycle Egg, hatchling, juvenile, adult
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
gptkbp:migration Limited migration for breeding
gptkbp:nest_location Near water bodies
gptkbp:nesting Lay eggs in sandy soil
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Raccoons
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Softshell_Turtle
gptkb:snake
gptkb:Snapping_Turtle
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Reptilia
gptkb:Testudines
Chrysemys
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Chrysemys_picta
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:size 4 to 10 inches
gptkbp:skin_color Dark green or brown
gptkbp:social_behavior Often bask in groups
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Eastern_Painted_Turtle
gptkb:Midland_Painted_Turtle
gptkb:Southern_Painted_Turtle
gptkb:Western_Painted_Turtle
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife Common in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jasper_National_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4