Blacktail Dascyllus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dascyllus_melanurus
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to live in coral environments
gptkbp:age reaches sexual maturity at 1 year
gptkbp:application used in ecological studies.
gptkbp:behavior social fish
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed body
gptkbp:breeding_season forms pairs during breeding season
year-round in tropical waters
gptkbp:color varies by region
can change color based on environment
changes color when stressed
distinctive black tail
juveniles are different from adults
black tail and yellow body
camouflaged among corals
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Blacktail_Dascyllus
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by marine biologists
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine aquariums
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role important for reef ecosystems
gptkbp:ecosystem reef-associated
gptkbp:education often found in groups
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pomacentridae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin is long and pointed
gptkbp:fishing_regulations important for local fisheries
overfishing affects populations
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging in the water column
gptkbp:genetic_diversity diverse coloration among populations
gptkbp:growth_rate fast growth rate in early life
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
prefers shallow waters
found in various reef types
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blacktail Dascyllus
gptkbp:interacts_with engages in social behaviors with conspecifics
gptkbp:larval_stage larvae are pelagic
high mortality in early stages
undergoes metamorphosis after hatching
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic other fish
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range from the Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Dascyllus_melanurus
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
gptkbp:social_structure dominant males lead schools
gptkbp:species can be bred in captivity
part of a complex of similar species
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives indicates health of coral reefs
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with sea anemones
often found with clownfish
coexists with other reef fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males are territorial during breeding
gptkbp:traded_on popular species
requires specific water conditions
gptkbp:wildlife threatened by coral reef degradation
juveniles are more vulnerable to predators
utilizes crevices in reefs for shelter