Slow Worm

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:activities Diurnal
gptkbp:adaptations Burrowing behavior
gptkbp:average_temperature Ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior Burrowing
gptkbp:body_shape Elongated
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Seasonal mating
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to Summer
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Cold tolerant
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 20 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:Brown
Tan
gptkbp:color_variation Melanistic forms
gptkbp:coloration Variable
Camouflage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Slow_Worm
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Autotomy
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
Invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:ecological_role Prey species
gptkbp:egg_laying Under rocks
gptkbp:family gptkb:Anguidae
gptkbp:fossil_record Pleistocene
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:gardens
Grasslands
Heathland
gptkbp:habitat_preference Moist areas
Dry soil
gptkbp:has_features Limbless
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:Smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Slow Worm
gptkbp:human_interaction Generally harmless
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
gptkbp:length up to 50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Blindworm
gptkbp:mating_system Courtship display
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Western_Europe
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Foxes
gptkb:birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Glass_Lizard
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
Viviparous in some populations
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Anguis_fragilis
gptkbp:senses Poor vision
gptkbp:skin_color Grayish-brown
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:tail_type Regenerates
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife Urbanization
gptkbp:young Hatchlings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dublin_Bay_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6