Varanus panoptes

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern Active during the day
gptkbp:adaptations Camouflage and speed
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climate Tropical climate
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Adapted to humid environments
gptkbp:clutch_size 5-15 eggs
gptkbp:coloration Brown with yellow spots
gptkbp:common_name Common Spotted Monitor
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by wildlife organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of strength in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution New Guinea and surrounding islands
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by John Edward Gray in 1842
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_studies Undergoes genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat Tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_range Northern and eastern Australia
gptkbp:has_skin Scaly
gptkbp:hatching_time Independent at birth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varanus panoptes
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasionally kept as pets
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
gptkbp:incubation_period 6-8 weeks
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length up to 2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Various indigenous names in Australia.
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:prey Small mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Varanus_komodoensis
gptkb:Varanus_salvator
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for evolutionary biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Varanus_panoptes
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:skin_color Varies with environment
gptkbp:social_behavior Minimal social interaction
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies Varanus panoptes panoptes
Varanus panoptes tristis
gptkbp:tail_type Long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:weight up to 10 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Common in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5