Caranx melampygus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Caranx
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
studied for schooling behavior
gptkbp:body_style fusiform
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
changes color when stressed
silver with blue highlights
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:bluefin_trevally
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method grilled, fried, or raw
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carangidae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations subject to local regulations
overfishing concerns in some areas
catching with nets
catching with hooks and lines
gptkbp:flavor mild and firm flesh
gptkbp:foraging_behavior feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoes genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Caranx
gptkbp:habitat up to 50 meters
open ocean
tropical and subtropical waters
shallow coastal waters
widespread in the Indo-Pacific
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Caranx melampygus
gptkbp:is_essential_for sport fishing
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
gptkbp:length 100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Kawakawa in Hawaii
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration patterns
gptkbp:monitors active swimmers
gptkbp:predators larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Caranx_ignobilis
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:size 50 cm
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools
gptkbp:species five gill slits
not commonly farmed
gptkbp:sustainability sustainable if managed properly
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with larger fish
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
popular among marine aquarists
gptkbp:values varies by region
valued for its meat