Statements (125)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Lizard
gptkb:monitor gptkb:species |
| gptkbp:activity_pattern |
active during the day
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted to arid conditions
|
| gptkbp:adaptations |
adapted to avoid predators
adapted for hunting |
| gptkbp:age |
Sexual maturity at 2-3 years
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
Ectothermic
ectothermic |
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary
diurnal Diurnal |
| gptkbp:body_shape |
elongated
Long and muscular body |
| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
males compete for females
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
Spring to early summer |
| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Reptilia
|
| gptkbp:climate_adaptation |
adapted to hot climates
Adapted to arid climates |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
Vulnerable to climate change effects
|
| gptkbp:climbing_ability |
Good climbers
good climber |
| gptkbp:clutch_hatching |
hatchlings are independent
|
| gptkbp:clutch_size |
up to 15 eggs
|
| gptkbp:color |
brown
brown or grey Brown with lighter spots |
| gptkbp:color_scheme |
banded
|
| gptkbp:coloration |
Camouflage
|
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Perentie_Monitor
gptkb:Perentie Perentie monitor |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Protected in some areas
monitored by wildlife agencies |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important in Aboriginal culture
Important in Aboriginal culture |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:camouflage
Biting and tail whipping |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:carnivore
varied diet including small mammals |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
top predator in its habitat
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Varanidae
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Active forager
forages on the ground |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
known from Pleistocene fossils
Fossils found in Australia |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
high genetic diversity
High genetic diversity |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Varanus
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:desert
arid regions scrubland Desert and arid regions |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
rocky outcrops
Prefers rocky outcrops and scrubland |
| gptkbp:habitat_range |
Western Australia to Northern Territory
|
| gptkbp:has_skin |
Scales
scaly |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Perentie
|
| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Limited social interaction
Occasionally kept as pets limited social interaction encountered by humans in the wild |
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
Ambush predator
ambush ambush predator early morning and late afternoon Primarily during the day |
| gptkbp:incubation_period |
about 3 months
|
| gptkbp:length |
up to 2.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 20 years in captivity
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
Various Aboriginal names
Giant monitor |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
courtship displays
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Non-migratory
|
| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Australia
|
| gptkbp:nesting_site |
dug into the ground
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Squamata
|
| gptkbp:population_trend |
stable population in some areas
|
| gptkbp:predators |
dingoes
Humans and larger animals |
| gptkbp:prey |
Small mammals and birds
|
| gptkbp:range |
Western Australia to Northern Territory
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
Komodo dragon
Komodo Dragon other monitor lizards Other monitor lizards |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
oviparous |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
Studied for behavior and ecology
studied for ecological role |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Varanus_giganteus
|
| gptkbp:senses |
keen eyesight
Excellent vision and smell |
| gptkbp:skin_color |
Varies by region
seasonal changes dark brown |
| gptkbp:social_learning |
Limited social learning observed
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary
Solitary |
| gptkbp:subspecies |
none recognized
|
| gptkbp:tail_length |
equal to body length
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| gptkbp:tail_type |
Balance and communication
balance and communication |
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Territorial
territorial |
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
|
| gptkbp:venomous |
no
Non-venomous |
| gptkbp:water_requirement |
Requires access to water
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 15 kg
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:invasive_species
important for local ecosystems Habitat loss and hunting Impact on local ecosystems protected areas established exhibit in zoos Common in Australian zoos |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Flinders_Ranges
gptkb:Uluru-Kata_Tjuta_National_Park gptkb:Karijini_National_Park |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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