Carpet Shark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:activities gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Requires specific tank conditions
Popular in public aquariums
gptkbp:available_sizes 1 to 3 meters
gptkbp:behavior Benthic
gptkbp:body_shape Long and slender
flattened body
gptkbp:breeding_season Varies by species
gptkbp:broadcasts invertebrates
small fish
gptkbp:character_traits Ambush predator
gptkbp:color Brown or greenish
Can change color to blend in
gptkbp:color_scheme Mottled and spotted
gptkbp:coloration Camouflaged patterns
patterned skin
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Wobbegong
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
Varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance some regions
Featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:egg_size Mermaid's purses
gptkbp:exhibited_at public aquariums
gptkbp:eye_color Located on top of the head
gptkbp:family gptkb:Orectolobidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fins
gptkbp:fish_species Limited but explored
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Traps and nets
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Lies in wait for prey
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives known
Extensive fossil history
gptkbp:gills Five pairs
gptkbp:growth_rate 3 meters
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
gptkb:Chaos_Space_Marines
coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_preference Shallow waters
gptkbp:has_skin Rough and sandpaper-like
gptkbp:head Powerful jaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carpet Shark
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasional encounters
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of marine research
gptkbp:is_active_in night
gptkbp:is_described_as gptkb:literature
gptkbp:is_found_in tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:is_generally bottom-dwelling
gptkbp:is_known_for unique patterns
camouflaging abilities
gptkbp:is_known_to rest on the ocean floor
gptkbp:is_monitored_by conservation organizations
gptkbp:is_not_dangerous_to gptkb:humans
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in shallow waters
other shark species
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:family_Orectolobidae
marine ecosystems
diverse marine life.
gptkbp:is_popular_in aquariums
marine biology education
gptkbp:is_related_to nurse sharks
gptkbp:is_reproductive_type ovoviviparous
gptkbp:is_studied_for behavioral patterns
gptkbp:is_subject_to fishing regulations
gptkbp:is_threatened_by habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 25 years
gptkbp:local_names Various regional names
gptkbp:migration Limited migration patterns
gptkbp:notable_feature Flat body shape
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
Larger sharks and humans
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Nurse_Shark
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Conducted on behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Orectolobiformes
gptkbp:senses Well-developed sense of smell
gptkbp:size Varies by species
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:bamboo_shark
gptkb:wobbegong
gptkbp:speed Generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With cleaner fish
gptkbp:tail_type Long tail with a fin
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss and fishing pressure
gptkbp:type Elasmobranch