Balistes

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:adaptations ability to change color
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in marine aquariums
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:biodiversity over 40 species
gptkbp:body_shape compressed body
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color during mating displays
gptkbp:color_scheme bright and varied
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:triggerfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are protected
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism spines and camouflage
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:family gptkb:Balistidae
gptkbp:famous_for aggressive behavior
gptkbp:fins large dorsal fin
gptkbp:fish_species being explored for farming
gptkbp:fishing_regulations spearfishing and netting
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging on the seafloor
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_range up to 50 meters
coral reefs and rocky substrates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balistes
gptkbp:human_interaction can be aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:mouth beak-like teeth
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Balistes_vetula
gptkb:Balistes_polylepis
gptkb:Balistes_capriscus
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:size up to 75 cm in length
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:speed powerful swimmers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner wrasses
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5