Common Sydney Octopus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:age 6 months
gptkbp:aquarium_trade common in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape soft-bodied
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:color yes
can change rapidly
varies from brown to reddish
gptkbp:color_scheme striped or spotted
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local cuisine
gptkbp:defense_mechanism camouflage and ink
gptkbp:diet crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution Eastern Australia
gptkbp:ecological_role predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:egg_size about 1 mm
gptkbp:fish_species limited
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing concerns
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
trap and line
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ambush predator
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing research
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
rocky reefs
under rocks and crevices
gptkbp:habitat_range up to 50 meters
from shallow to deep waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Common Sydney Octopus
gptkbp:ink_defense yes
gptkbp:intelligence high
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:lifespan 1 to 2 years
gptkbp:local_names Sydney octopus
gptkbp:movement jet propulsion
swimming and crawling
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Octopus_vulgaris
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Octopus_tetricus
gptkbp:senses well-developed eyesight
gptkbp:signage 8
gptkbp:size up to 1 meter in length
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:stealth_features excellent
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tourism_impact attraction for divers
gptkbp:venomous not venomous to humans
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Octopus_tetricus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7