Balloon Barracuda

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage and speed
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style elongated and streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color silver with dark stripes
iridescent sheen
changes color with stress
silver with blue tint
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Barracuda
gptkb:Barracuda_Ballon
gptkb:Barracuda_Globo
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:environmental_impact important predator in ecosystem
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sphyraenidae
gptkbp:fins forked tail fin
pectoral fins are large
gptkbp:fishing_regulations year-round
sport fishing
trolling
subject to local regulations
popular among anglers
overfishing can affect populations
catch and release recommended
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ambush predator
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sphyraena
gptkbp:habitat open ocean
tropical and subtropical waters
shallow coastal waters
coastal to offshore waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balloon Barracuda
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Great_Barracuda
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus behavioral ecology studies
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scales large and tough scales
gptkbp:sights excellent vision
gptkbp:size reaches maturity at 2 years
gptkbp:social_structure non-social species
gptkbp:species limited potential
highly efficient gills
gptkbp:speed fast swimmer
often seen near the surface
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tank_mates not suitable with small fish
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
requires high water quality
requires varied diet
gptkbp:weight up to 30 kg
gptkbp:wildlife overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Barracuda
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4