Carcharhinus melanopterus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:blacktip_reef_shark
gptkbp:adult_plumage called pups
gptkbp:aroma keen sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior often found in groups
social species
dominance hierarchies present
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
mating rituals observed
gptkbp:color white underbelly
juveniles have different coloration
dark gray with black tips
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:blacktip_reef_shark
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status Near Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine tourism
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carcharhinidae
gptkbp:fins long pectoral fins
gptkbp:first_described_by Bonnaterre
gptkbp:fishing_regulations targeted by fisheries
caught using gillnets
caught using longlines
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carcharhinus melanopterus
gptkbp:length 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 15 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Carcharhinus_amblyrhynchos
gptkb:Carcharhinus_limbatus
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:sights excellent vision
gptkbp:social_structure often forms schools
gptkbp:sound sensitive to low-frequency sounds
gptkbp:species considered for aquaculture
gptkbp:speed up to 25 km/h
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on common in aquariums
gptkbp:year 1788