Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ostracion_cubicus
|
| gptkbp:application |
studied for biomechanics
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in pairs
slow-moving can be territorial |
| gptkbp:body_style |
box-shaped
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
varies by location
|
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Detective
varies by region during stress unique to individuals can change with mood yellow or brown with patterns |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Cubic_boxfish
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
marine protected areas |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in aquariums
|
| gptkbp:diet |
herbivorous
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
tropical and subtropical waters
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
herbivore in reef ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
contains toxins
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Ostraciidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
dorsal and pectoral fins
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
varies by country
overfishing concerns |
| gptkbp:foot |
ossified structure
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
grazes on algae
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
not well-documented
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Lactophrys
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
coral reefs marine environments challenging in aquariums |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
bony plates
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cubic boxfish
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
planktonic
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
varies by region
|
| gptkbp:mimicry |
some mimic other species
|
| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
other boxfish
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
toxicity studies
model for studies on shape and function |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
marine biology
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Lactophrys_quadricornis
|
| gptkbp:size |
up to 45 cm
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
not shoaling fish
|
| gptkbp:species |
not commonly farmed
modified for respiration |
| gptkbp:speed |
uses pectoral fins
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
sensitive to pollution
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
requires large tank
can be aggressive requires specific conditions algae and prepared foods |