Acanthurus mata

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade highly sought after
requires large tank
popular species
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color during stress
gptkbp:color_scheme striped pattern
gptkbp:color_variation regional differences in coloration
gptkbp:coloration blue and yellow
differently colored than adults
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:fish_species yes
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing on algae
grazes on algae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Acanthurus
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acanthurus mata
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
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:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Acanthurus_lineatus
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5