Yacare caiman

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Cactuar
gptkbp:activity_pattern Diurnal and nocturnal
gptkbp:average_temperature Ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior Semi-aquatic
gptkbp:body_shape Long and slender
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Nesting in sand
gptkbp:breeding_season Wet season
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Adapted to wetland environments
gptkbp:clutch_size 20 to 40 eggs
Variable based on conditions
gptkbp:color Dark olive green
gptkbp:coloration Camouflaged
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
In place in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Population stable in some areas
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in ecosystem
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alligatoridae
gptkbp:fishing_impact Affected by overfishing in habitats
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High genetic variability
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_preference Swamps and marshes
gptkbp:has_skin Tough and scaly
gptkbp:hatching_time 60 to 90 days
gptkbp:head Powerful jaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yacare caiman
gptkbp:human_interaction Hunted for skin
gptkbp:length 2 to 3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 30 to 40 years
gptkbp:local_economy Contributes to ecotourism
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Yacaré
gptkbp:mating_system Polygynous
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests from vegetation
On riverbanks
gptkbp:order gptkb:Crocodilia
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:range Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Black_caiman
gptkb:Spectacled_caiman
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Caiman_yacare
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Active year-round.
gptkbp:senses Good eyesight and hearing
gptkbp:social_behavior Aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed Excellent swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With birds and fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Grunts and hisses
gptkbp:weight 50 to 100 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Pollution and development
Preys on fish and small mammals
gptkbp:young Hatchlings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cactuar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4