Balistes polylepis

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Balistes_species
gptkb:Balistes
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_style compressed body
gptkbp:breeding_season seasonal
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
brightly colored
regional variations
during mating season
striped pattern
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Moorish_idol
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by organizations.
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color small eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Balistidae
gptkbp:fins spiny dorsal fin
long pectoral fins
gptkbp:first_described_by 1830
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
spearfishing
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Balistes
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
tropical waters
deeper waters
1 to 30 meters
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:Cuvier
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balistes polylepis
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:mimicry none known
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Balistes_vetula
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scales rough scales
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
not commonly farmed
gptkbp:speed slow swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with larger fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on popular
requires large tank