Solenodontidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:activities nocturnal
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
humid environments
gptkbp:common_name Solenodons
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs
habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
endangered
gptkbp:contains gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism burrowing
gptkbp:diet insects
small vertebrates
gptkbp:first_appearance Paleocene
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Plesiosorex
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:habitat forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Solenodontidae
gptkbp:is_characterized_by venomous saliva
elongated snout
gptkbp:length 25 to 30 cm
10 to 15 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:movement quadrupedal
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Hispaniola
gptkbp:origin ancient lineage
gptkbp:population_trend declining
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:related_to Eulipotyphla
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_interest conservation biology
evolutionary biology
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
poor eyesight
good hearing
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:species 2
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships mutualism with plants
parasites
gptkbp:threats gptkb:species
habitat destruction
hunting
gptkbp:weight 0.5 to 1.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife threat
predation threat