Canthidermis maculatus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Balloon_Clown_Triggerfish
gptkb:Canthidermis_species
gptkb:Balistidae
gptkbp:behavior can be territorial
often solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:body_style rounded body
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
males display to attract females
gptkbp:color varies by individual
brown with darker spots
can change color when stressed
can be greenish or brownish
can darken when threatened
distinctive spot pattern
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:spotted_pufferfish
spotted puffer, marbled puffer
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in some cuisines
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role prey for larger marine animals
gptkbp:environmental_impact contains tetrodotoxin
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkbp:fins has dorsal and anal fins
has pectoral fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing concerns
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages on the substrate
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
coral reefs and lagoons
typically found at depths of 1-30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Canthidermis maculatus
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
undergoes metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:mimicry some mimic other species for protection
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Canthidermis_sufflamen
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for toxin properties
gptkbp:scales has rough skin with spines
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm in length
gptkbp:species limited due to size
has gills for respiration
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner shrimp
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
not suitable with aggressive species
requires varied diet
gptkbp:venomous gptkb:battle