ornate tree lizard

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Urosaurus_ornatus
gptkbp:activities active during the day
gptkbp:average_temperature basks in the sun
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
may engage in social displays
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
males display to attract females
gptkbp:characteristics slender body and long tail
gptkbp:climate adapted to arid climates
gptkbp:climb_rate excellent climbers
gptkbp:clutch_size about 60 days
3 to 10 eggs
gptkbp:color varies by region
green and brown
adapted to environment
may change with seasons
can change color slightly
to blend into surroundings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:ornate_tree_lizard
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism tail autotomy
gptkbp:diet insects
primarily insectivorous
gptkbp:distribution southwestern United States
gptkbp:ecological_role insect population control
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phrynosomatidae
gptkbp:fossil_record notable fossils found
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Urosaurus
gptkbp:habitat deserts
from California to Texas
rocky areas and trees
scrublands and grasslands
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ornate tree lizard
gptkbp:interacts_with often found in urban areas
gptkbp:larval_stage hatchlings are independent
gptkbp:length 15 to 20 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:mimicry gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:nesting nests in sandy areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
snakes and larger lizards
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species Urosaurus species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavioral ecology.
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Urosaurus_ornatus
gptkbp:senses good vision and hearing
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain insects
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males are territorial
gptkbp:wildlife habitat destruction
uses speed to escape predators
utilizes trees for shelter