Varanus dumerilii

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern active during the day
gptkbp:age reaches maturity at 2-3 years
gptkbp:aroma strong sense of smell
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays observed
gptkbp:breeding_season seasonal breeders
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to humid environments
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climber
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 15 eggs
requires warm conditions
gptkbp:color_variation some individuals lighter
gptkbp:coloration dark brown to black
gptkbp:common_name Dumeril's monitor
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely known
gptkbp:defense_mechanism aggressive display
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
prefers small mammals and birds
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Papua_New_Guinea
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:first_described_by A. M. C. Dumeril
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
scavenger and predator
gptkbp:genetic_studies undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:tropical_rainforest
tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_range limited to specific regions
gptkbp:has_features distinctive head shape
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
rough and scaly
gptkbp:hatching_time approximately 6 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varanus dumerilii
gptkbp:human_interaction kept as pets
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names various indigenous names
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:nesting_site dug in sandy areas
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Varanus_indicus
gptkb:Varanus_salvator
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior
gptkbp:skin_color dark with lighter spots
gptkbp:social_behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
balance and communication
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends territory from intruders
gptkbp:vision keen eyesight
gptkbp:wildlife deforestation
important for species survival
exhibited in zoos
gptkbp:year 1851
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5