Cobra Eel

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf zoo
gptkbp:behavior Nocturnal
gptkbp:breedingSeason Varies by region
Difficult to breed in captivity
gptkbp:careInstructions Requires large tanks
gptkbp:character Yes
gptkbp:colors Camouflage
Different species have different colors
Can change color for communication
Brown_with_yellow_spots
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Cobra_Eel
gptkbp:community_service Skin infections
gptkbp:communityEvents Solitary
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific_region
gptkbp:environment Saltwater
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family Muraenidae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Moray_eels
Cultivated in some regions
May coexist with other fish.
gptkbp:fishSpecies Subject to local fishing laws
Overfishing concerns
Caught using traps and nets
Known for unique appearance
Located under the head
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Ambush predator
gptkbp:generator 3-5 years
gptkbp:genus Enchelycore
gptkbp:habitat Coral reefs
Coral reef destruction
gptkbp:headlights Powerful for swimming
gptkbp:healthcare Popular in marine aquariums
Requires specific conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cobra Eel
gptkbp:interactsWith Can be dangerous if provoked
gptkbp:introduced Lacepède,_1803
gptkbp:larvalStage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
gptkbp:localNames Various names in different cultures
gptkbp:material Smooth skin
gptkbp:portrayedBy Mimics other species
gptkbp:predators Sharks
Larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for venom properties
gptkbp:shape Elongated
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Protected in some areas
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships Cleaner wrasses
gptkbp:territory Defends territory
gptkbp:vision Good vision in low light
gptkbp:wildlife Up to 50 meters
Lurking and striking
gptkbp:wingArea Dorsal fin extends along back