Balloon Butterflyfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adult_plumage different coloration than adults
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires a large tank
can be aggressive towards similar species
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior forms breeding pairs during spawning.
gptkbp:breeding_season during warmer months
gptkbp:color yellow and black
can change color when stressed
gptkbp:color_variation can vary by region
gptkbp:coloration bright yellow with black spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Butterflyfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:family gptkb:Chaetodontidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are elongated
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing
gptkbp:foraging_behavior feeds on coral polyps
uses its snout to pick at coral
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Chaetodon
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_range typically found at depths of 1-30 meters
from the Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balloon Butterflyfish
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic other fish for protection
gptkbp:predators larger fish
sharks and larger reef fish
gptkbp:related_species other butterflyfish species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:size up to 20 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in small groups
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Chaetodon_lunula
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner wrasses
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Butterflyfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4