BARRACUDA

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fish
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage and speed
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in schools
gptkbp:bodyStyle considered good eating
gptkbp:challenges catching larger specimens
gptkbp:character some species have mild venom
gptkbp:colors silver with blue or greenish hues
gptkbp:commonName barracuda
gptkbp:cookingMethod grilling, baking, frying
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in sport fishing
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in literature and media
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution worldwide in warm waters
gptkbp:environmentalProtection top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family Sphyraenidae
gptkbp:fauna varies by region
mackerel
not commonly farmed
popular target species
gptkbp:fishSpecies subject to local laws
trolling
jigging and casting
often caught with hooks and lines
fly fishing for barracuda.
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sphyraena
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:healthcare kept in large marine aquariums
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BARRACUDA
gptkbp:lifespan up to 14 years
gptkbp:localNames varies by region
gptkbp:market high in some regions
gptkbp:migration some species migrate seasonally
gptkbp:mouth sharp and fang-like
gptkbp:notableFeature Great barracuda
gptkbp:predators larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:shape elongated and streamlined
gptkbp:sights excellent vision
gptkbp:size up to 6 feet long
gptkbp:socialStructure often solitary
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives varies by species
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:threats overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:waterSource up to 36 mph
gptkbp:wildlife ambush predator