Varanus salvator

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior semi-aquatic
gptkbp:body_shape long body and strong limbs
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climbers
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color dark brown
gptkbp:coloration camouflaged
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Water_Monitor
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution throughout Southeast Asia
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenger
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
gptkbp:habitat_range freshwater and brackish environments
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
gptkbp:head powerful jaws
triangular head
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varanus salvator
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Biawak
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:nesting digging holes
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators crocodiles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Varanus_komodoensis
gptkb:Varanus_bengalensis
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
gptkbp:size up to 2 meters
gptkbp:skin_color dark with lighter spots
gptkbp:social_behavior aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:speed strong swimmers
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior marking territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:uses pet trade
gptkbp:venomous mildly venomous
gptkbp:wildlife affected by urbanization
gptkbp:young hatchlings are independent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Asian_Water_Monitor
gptkb:Varanus
gptkb:Varanidae
gptkb:Water_Monitor
gptkb:Asian_water_monitor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5