spotted skink

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sphenomorphus_maculatus
gptkbp:activities foraging
active during the day
gptkbp:adult_plumage similar to adults
gptkbp:average_temperature varies with season
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
basking in the sun
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:hot_spring
courtship displays
gptkbp:climate temperate climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 6 eggs
gptkbp:color varies by region
seasonal changes
light to dark brown
brown with spots
irregular spots
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance in local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:ecological_role insect control
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Scincidae
gptkbp:fossil_record exists
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate
gptkbp:genus Niveoscincus
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:tree
southeastern Australia
moist areas
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
scaly
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label spotted skink
gptkbp:length up to 15 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:spotted_skink
gptkbp:nesting under rocks
gptkbp:notable_work ongoing studies
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:common_skink
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetology
gptkbp:scientific_name Niveoscincus ocellatus
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other species
gptkbp:tail_type balance and escape
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:dinosaur
gptkb:metropolitan_area
important for conservation