Acanthurus sohal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Surgeonfish
gptkbp:adaptation adapted for grazing on algae
gptkbp:application studies on reef health
gptkbp:behavior territorial
forms schools with conspecifics
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
spawning in open water
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
during mating season
depends on environment
camouflage and signaling
adapted for reef environments
bright blue with yellow stripes
juveniles are less colorful
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Sohal_surgeonfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of marine biodiversity
gptkbp:dam saltwater
gptkbp:depth 1 to 50 meters
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Red_Sea
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
yellow and blue fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing concerns
regulated in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing on algae
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity in populations
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Acanthurus
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters near reefs
gptkbp:has_skin striped pattern
gptkbp:headcount sharp tail spines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acanthurus sohal
gptkbp:interacts_with snorkeling and diving attractions
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
gptkbp:length 30 cm
medium-sized fish
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:predators larger fish
sharks and larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology studies
gptkbp:scales small and overlapping
gptkbp:social_structure schooling fish
gptkbp:species not commonly farmed
highly developed gills
part of a complex of surgeonfish species
gptkbp:speed moderate swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasses
various reef fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:traded_on popular
requires large tanks
popular among marine aquarists
gptkbp:weight up to 1 kg
gptkbp:wildlife coral bleaching and habitat loss