Bodianus spp.

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to reef environments
gptkbp:application used in studies of reef ecology
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in marine aquariums
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:belongs_to family Labridae
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:characterized_by elongated body shape
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:color can change color when threatened
gptkbp:color_scheme striped or spotted patterns
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
camouflage and signaling
gptkbp:common_name hogfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are protected
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
IUCN Red List assessments conducted.
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:egg_laying spawning in open water
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:fish_species limited but explored
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations caught using nets and traps
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging on the substrate
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefer shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bodianus spp.
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:fish
gptkbp:larval_stage undergoes metamorphosis
pelagic larval stage
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration some species exhibit seasonal migrations
gptkbp:mimicry some species exhibit mimicry
gptkbp:native_to tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm in length
gptkbp:social_behavior engage in social interactions
gptkbp:social_structure often found in small groups
gptkbp:species Bodianus bimaculatus
Bodianus dianae
Bodianus eclancheri
Bodianus mesothoracicus
Bodianus rufus
gptkbp:strategic_importance fished for food and aquarium trade
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships often associated with cleaner wrasses
cleaning symbiosis with other fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend breeding territories
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:values varies by species and region
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Labridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5