Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Varanus
gptkb:Varanidae gptkb:Komodo |
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary
studied for social interactions may tolerate others during mating season |
| gptkbp:body_style |
long, muscular body
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
May to August
|
| gptkbp:climate |
adapted to island ecosystems
warm, dry climates |
| gptkbp:climb_rate |
good climbers
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| gptkbp:clutch_size |
average of 20 eggs
|
| gptkbp:color |
dark brown
varies with age |
| gptkbp:common_name |
Komodo dragon
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
protected by law in Indonesia
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Vulnerable
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
featured in media and literature
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of Indonesia
|
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
insects and small animals deer, pigs, and carrion |
| gptkbp:egg_color |
up to 30 eggs
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Varanidae
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| gptkbp:first_described_by |
Peter Ouwens
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
related to ancient monitor lizards
related to other monitor lizards |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
undergoes genetic research for conservation
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Varanus
|
| gptkbp:growth_rate |
rapid in early years
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
tropical forests
programs exist for conservation Komodo Island, Rinca Island, Flores Island, Gili Motang |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
scaly
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Varanus komodoensis
|
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
ambush predator
uses stealth and speed up to 10 km from nest |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
emerge after 7 to 8 months
|
| gptkbp:length |
up to 1.5 meters
2 to 3 meters |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
30 years in captivity
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
gptkb:Biawak_Komodo
|
| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Indonesia
gptkb:Komodo_National_Park |
| gptkbp:nesting |
burrows or under vegetation
|
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:Person
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for behavior and ecology
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Varanus_komodoensis
|
| gptkbp:senses |
keen sense of smell
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
territorial
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| gptkbp:speed |
excellent swimmers
|
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
mark territory with scent
|
| gptkbp:territory |
up to 10 km²
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss, poaching
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| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
attracts tourists to Komodo National Park
|
| gptkbp:venomous |
has venomous saliva
|
| gptkbp:weight |
70 to 90 kg
can exceed 90 kg |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
common in zoos
|
| gptkbp:year |
1912
|