Two-toed amphiuma

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Amphibian
gptkbp:activities Nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation Aquatic lifestyle
gptkbp:adultPlumage Insects
Small fish
gptkbp:aroma Lungs and skin
gptkbp:behavior Burrowing
gptkbp:bodyStyle Reduced limbs
Eel-like
gptkbp:breedingSeason Territorial during breeding.
gptkbp:class Amphibia
gptkbp:climate Warm and humid
Ectothermic
gptkbp:clutchSize 20 to 100 eggs
gptkbp:colors Dark brown to black
Camouflaged
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Two-toed_amphiuma
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
Habitat protection
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Large
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Local folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:eggColor Small
Transparent
In water
gptkbp:family Amphiumidae
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy 1789
gptkbp:fossilRecord Extensive
gptkbp:geneticDiversity Ongoing
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:habitat Wetlands
Slow-moving waters
Freshwater swamps
gptkbp:hasLength 50 to 100 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Two-toed amphiuma
gptkbp:larvalStage Aquatic
Plankton
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
gptkbp:localNames gptkb:Amphiuma
gptkbp:matingSystem Spring to summer
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests in vegetation
gptkbp:order Caudata
gptkbp:predators Fish and birds
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:One-toed_amphiuma
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest Ecological studies
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Amphiuma_means
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:skin Dark
Smooth and moist
gptkbp:socialStructure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Amphiuma_means_means
gptkb:Amphiuma_means_pholeter
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships Various aquatic invertebrates
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Silent
gptkbp:wildlife Ambush predator