Water Monitor

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:adaptation Strong limbs for climbing
Adapted to aquatic life
gptkbp:age Reaches maturity at 2 to 3 years
gptkbp:behavior Semi-aquatic
Subject of behavioral research
gptkbp:body_style Long body
gptkbp:breeding_season Variable
gptkbp:climate Adapted to tropical climates
gptkbp:climb_rate Good climbers
gptkbp:clutch_size 5 to 30 eggs
gptkbp:color Dark brown
Camouflaged
Dark with lighter spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Asian_Water_Monitor
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Regularly assessed for status.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in traditional medicine
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkb:Scavenger
Studied for dietary habits
gptkbp:distribution Widespread in its range
gptkbp:domestication Not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:family gptkb:Varanidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Active forager
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives exist
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Varanus
gptkbp:habitat Wetlands
Freshwater and brackish environments
Successful in captivity
gptkbp:has_skin Scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Water Monitor
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
gptkbp:impact Impacted by pollution
gptkbp:incubation_period 60 to 90 days
gptkbp:interacts_with Limited social interaction
Occasionally kept as pets
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 15 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Biawak
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:nesting Nests in burrows
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkbp:related_species Komodo Dragon
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scales Keratins
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Varanus_salvator
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:size Up to 2 meters
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:tail_type Long and muscular
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Territorial
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife Exhibited in zoos
gptkbp:young Hatchlings are independent