Papuan Monitor

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:camouflage
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior arboreal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season during wet season
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 20 eggs
gptkbp:color dark green
gptkbp:common_name Papuan Monitor Lizard
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely known
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Papua_New_Guinea
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator
gptkbp:exhibits_in_zoos yes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat rainforests
gptkbp:habitat_range lowland forests
gptkbp:has_pet no
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Papuan Monitor
gptkbp:human_interaction minimal
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush
gptkbp:incubation_period about 3 months
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Buru Monitor
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:nesting digging in sandy areas
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:prey small mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Asian_Water_Monitor
Komodo Dragon
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetologists
gptkbp:scales rough
gptkbp:size up to 2 meters
gptkbp:skin_color depends on habitat
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:species Varanus salvadorii
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision keen eyesight
gptkbp:wildlife important for biodiversity
gptkbp:year 1842
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Monitor_Lizard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6