Black-spot butterflyfish

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chaetodon_melannotus
gptkbp:adaptation can hide in coral
gptkbp:behavior territorial
often seen in groups
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season courtship displays
year-round in tropical waters
gptkbp:color depends on location
yellow with black spots
camouflage among corals
bright yellow body
brighter with fewer spots
darker with more spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Black-spot_butterflyfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine art
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role important for coral reef ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color on coral substrates
gptkbp:family gptkb:Chaetodontidae
gptkbp:fins long and pointed
dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging near coral
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Chaetodon
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters near reefs
prefers clear waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-spot butterflyfish
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements in search of food
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic other fish
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other butterflyfish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_focus indicator species for reef health
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Chaetodon_nigropunctatus
gptkbp:size up to 20 cm
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Chaetodon_nigropunctatus
limited due to specific habitat needs
highly efficient for respiration
gptkbp:speed fast and agile
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasses
with coral
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires a large tank
requires varied diet
popular among reef aquarists