Antennarius hispidus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antennarius_striatus
gptkbp:behavior ambush predator
solitary fish
gptkbp:body_style flattened body
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varies from brown to green
used for communication and mating.
can change color to blend in
highly variable coloration
camouflage against the substrate
irregular spots and blotches
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Hispid_Frogfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by marine conservation groups
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine biology studies
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
small fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:egg_color produces large egg masses
gptkbp:eye_color located on top of the head
gptkbp:family gptkb:Antennariidae
gptkbp:fins modified into walking appendages
gptkbp:first_described_by by Cuvier in 1816
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing can impact populations
often caught by trawling
gptkbp:foraging_behavior uses lure to attract prey
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Antennarius
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
marine environments
up to 200 meters
prefers sandy or muddy bottoms
gptkbp:has_skin rough and spiny
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Antennarius hispidus
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
undergoes metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:mimicry can mimic surrounding environment
gptkbp:movement slow swimmers
gptkbp:notable_feature lure on the head
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lophiiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Antennarius_commerson
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for its unique adaptations
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm in length
gptkbp:species limited due to specific habitat needs
three pairs of gill openings
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain crustaceans
associated with certain anemones
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on sometimes kept in aquariums