Balistidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires specific conditions
popular in marine aquariums
can exhibit stress in captivity
gptkbp:armor thick skin for protection
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:biodiversity over 40 recognized species
gptkbp:body_shape compressed body
gptkbp:color_scheme often bright and colorful
gptkbp:color_variation highly variable among individuals
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
can change color based on mood
camouflage or warning
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:triggerfish
includes 'triggerfish' and 'balistid'
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species protected by law
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:fins modified for maneuverability
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages on the reef
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:gills small gill openings
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_preference coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_range shallow to moderate depths
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balistidae
gptkbp:human_interaction can be aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:mimicry some species exhibit mimicry
gptkbp:notable_traits spiny dorsal fin
strong jaws
gptkbp:originated_in diverged from other families in the order Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest behavioral studies
gptkbp:size varies by species
gptkbp:social_behavior may engage in courtship displays
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Balistes_vetula
gptkb:Balistoides_viridescens
gptkb:Canthidermis_maculatus
gptkb:Pseudobalistes_naufragium
gptkb:Rhinecanthus_aculeatus
gptkbp:speed powerful swimmers
moderate speed swimmers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
habitat destruction
gptkbp:wildlife uses camouflage to ambush prey
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Clown_Triggerfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4