Arothron mappa

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arothron
gptkbp:adaptation can inflate body when threatened
gptkbp:application studied for toxin properties
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:body_style rounded body
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
can vary by region
yellow with dark spots
can change color slightly
can change during stress.
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Map_pufferfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by marine biologists
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in aquariums
gptkbp:defense_mechanism toxicity
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role prey for larger marine animals
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are long
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
targeted for aquarium trade
gptkbp:foraging_behavior benthic forager
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Arothron
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
marine environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arothron mappa
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic its appearance
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Arothron_hispidus
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scales rough skin with spines
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:species limited
highly vascularized
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner shrimp
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
not suitable with aggressive fish
requires varied diet
gptkbp:venomous tetrodotoxin