Varanus storri

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:average_temperature varies with season
gptkbp:behavior terrestrial
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:climbing_ability limited
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 15 eggs
gptkbp:color_variation seasonal changes
gptkbp:coloration dark brown to black
gptkbp:common_name Storr's monitor
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance none documented
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Western_Australia
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Storr in 1980
gptkbp:foraging_behavior active forager
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat dry forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference rocky areas
gptkbp:habitat_range limited to specific regions
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
gptkbp:head triangular
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varanus storri
gptkbp:human_interaction minimal with others
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:incubation_period about 6 months
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Mulgara monitor
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:nesting_site dug in sandy soil
gptkbp:order gptkb:Squamata
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:prey small mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Varanus_gouldii
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_status studied in the wild
gptkbp:size up to 1.5 meters long
smaller than adults
gptkbp:skin_color seasonal
dark with lighter spots
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_requirement moderate
gptkbp:wildlife exhibited in some zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5