Varanus gilleni

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:average_temperature warm climates
gptkbp:behavior terrestrial
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breathability breathe through lungs
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climbing_ability good climber
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 15 eggs
gptkbp:color_variation individuals may vary in color
gptkbp:coloration dark brown with lighter bands
gptkbp:common_name Gillens monitor
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely known in culture
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:camouflage
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Northern_Territory
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:first_described_by G. A. B. W. M. Storr
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat woodlands
gptkbp:habitat_range arid to semi-arid regions
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
gptkbp:hatching_time about 20 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varanus gilleni
gptkbp:human_interaction some kept as pets
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush
gptkbp:incubation_period about 3 months
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Gillens goanna
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:prey insects
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Varanus_rosenbergi
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scales keeled scales
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior territorial
gptkbp:wildlife habitat destruction
exhibited in some zoos
gptkbp:year gptkb:1980
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5