Butterflyfishes

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Butterflyfish
gptkbp:adaptation Adapted to reef environments
gptkbp:behavior Territorial
Form schools in some species
gptkbp:breeding_season Varies by region
gptkbp:color Brightly colored
Attract mates
Stripes and spots
Species-specific variations
Some can change color based on environment
gptkbp:common_name Butterfly fish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status Varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of marine biodiversity
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:ecological_role Important for coral reef health
gptkbp:environmental_impact Vulnerable to temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Chaetodontidae
gptkbp:fins Long dorsal fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Overfishing affects populations
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Selective feeding on coral polyps
Use their snouts to feed
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil record
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Shallow waters
Prefer complex habitats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Butterflyfishes
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
Influenced by ocean currents
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:mating_system Elaborate courtship displays
gptkbp:migration Some species migrate seasonally
gptkbp:mimicry Some species exhibit mimicry
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Moorish_idol
Based on coloration and patterns
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:research_interest Ecological role
gptkbp:scientific_classification Order Perciformes
gptkbp:size Varies by species
gptkbp:social_structure Often found in pairs
gptkbp:species High species diversity
Around 130 species
Global distribution in warm waters
Potential for aquaculture development
Specialized gills for feeding
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Indicators of reef health
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Anemones
With cleaner fish
With coral
gptkbp:territory Aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Popular in the aquarium trade
Highly sought after for aquariums
Require specific water conditions
gptkbp:vision Excellent color vision
gptkbp:wildlife Camouflage and hiding
Climate change and pollution
Important for reef restoration efforts