Red-eared Terrapin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:aquarium_trade feeds on aquatic vegetation
gptkbp:aroma good sense of smell
gptkbp:average_temperature warm water
varies with environment
gptkbp:behavior basking
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adaptable to various climates
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color green with red markings
green with yellow stripes
olive to dark brown
gptkbp:coloration may change with age
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Red-eared_Slider
gptkbp:composed_by up to 30 cm
hard shell
keratinized scutes
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in pet trade
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back millions of years
gptkbp:habitat freshwater habitats
gptkbp:hibernation may hibernate in colder climates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red-eared Terrapin
gptkbp:impact often kept as pets
gptkbp:incubation_period 60-90 days
gptkbp:introduced_in many countries worldwide
gptkbp:legal_status regulated in some areas
gptkbp:lifespan 20-30 years
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting digging in sand or soil
gptkbp:predators birds, raccoons, and larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Painted_Turtle
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Trachemys_scripta_elegans
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior may exhibit social interactions
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or social
gptkbp:sound limited hearing
gptkbp:speed excellent swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships may host parasites
gptkbp:tail_length shorter than body
gptkbp:territorial_behavior may be territorial during breeding.
gptkbp:vision good color vision
gptkbp:wildlife in some regions
common in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Red-eared_Slider
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6