Water opossum

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:opera
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Didelphidae
gptkbp:activities gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation Excellent swimmer
gptkbp:age About 2 months
gptkbp:behavior Semi-aquatic
Generally solitary
gptkbp:breeding_season Year-round in some regions
gptkbp:color Grayish-brown
Grayish with white underbelly
Grayish-brown with lighter underparts
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Water_opossum
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Not widely known
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
Insects and small fish
gptkbp:family gptkb:Didelphidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Aquatic forager
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Chironectes
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Amazon_Basin
Freshwater rivers
Near water bodies
Wetlands and swamps
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Water opossum
gptkbp:length 40 to 50 cm
30 to 40 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 4 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 3 young
gptkbp:mating_system Promiscuous
gptkbp:movement Climbs and swims
gptkbp:native_to Central and South America
gptkbp:notable_feature Webbed feet
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Common_opossum
Water rat
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name Chironectes minimus
gptkbp:senses Good vision and hearing
gptkbp:size Medium-sized
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:tail_type Long and prehensile
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Mark territory with scent
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Varied sounds
gptkbp:weight 1 to 2 kg
gptkbp:year 1803