Acanthurus mata

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
during stress
differently colored than adults
striped pattern
regional differences in coloration
gptkbp:common_name Mata tang
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:depth 1 to 30 meters
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins spiny dorsal fin
sharp spines on tail
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing on algae
grazes on algae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Acanthurus
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acanthurus mata
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Acanthurus_lineatus
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools
gptkbp:species gptkb:battle
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior gptkb:battle
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on highly sought after
requires large tank
popular species