Carcharhinus melanopterus

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Carcharhinus_melanopterus
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern diurnal
gptkbp:behavior solitary or small groups
gptkbp:class gptkb:Chondrichthyes
gptkbp:color grey with white underside
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:blacktip_reef_shark
gptkbp:conservationMeasures marine protected areas
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Quoy_&_Gaimard
gptkbp:describedYear 1824
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
crustaceans
cephalopods
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature black tips on fins
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Indo-Pacific
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carcharhinidae
gptkbp:finMarkings black tips on dorsal and caudal fins
gptkbp:foundIn shallow waters
coastal areas
lagoon reefs
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Carcharhinus
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carcharhinus melanopterus
gptkbp:importantFor ecotourism
minor fisheries
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 13 years
gptkbp:litterSize 2-5
gptkbp:maximumLength 1.8 meters
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carcharhiniformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators humans
larger sharks
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Carcharhinus_melanopterus
gptkbp:swimmingAbility often seen in shallow water near shore
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carcharhinidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5