Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:family
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkb:The_Balloon_Pufferfish gptkb:porcupinefish gptkb:Tetraodontiformes |
| gptkbp:application |
studied for ecological roles
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
generally solitary
|
| gptkbp:body_style |
rounded body
|
| gptkbp:characteristics |
spines on body
|
| gptkbp:color |
varies by species
spotted or striped camouflage and warning can change color when threatened adapted to their environment |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:porcupine_fish
various names in different cultures |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
some species are protected
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
varies by species
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in folklore and art
|
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
inflation of body
|
| gptkbp:diet |
carnivorous
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
tropical and subtropical oceans
tropical and subtropical waters |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
important in marine ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
sensitive to climate change effects
some species are toxic to eat |
| gptkbp:eye_color |
eyes are positioned high on the head
|
| gptkbp:family |
related to Tetraodontiformes
|
| gptkbp:fins |
dorsal and anal fins present
fins are used for maneuvering |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
overfishing in some areas
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
forages on benthic invertebrates
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
fossils date back to the Eocene
|
| gptkbp:genus |
multiple genera exist
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
marine environments
up to 200 meters coral reefs and rocky substrates adults prefer shallow waters |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Diodontidae
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
planktonic
larvae found in open water |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
|
| gptkbp:mimicry |
some species mimic other fish
|
| gptkbp:notable_species |
gptkb:Diodon_hystrix
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
|
| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish and sharks
larger marine mammals |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for toxin properties
|
| gptkbp:size |
up to 60 cm in length
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
not social
spines are modified scales |
| gptkbp:species |
four pairs of gills
approximately 20 species gills are covered by a flap limited due to specific needs |
| gptkbp:speed |
slow swimmers
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with cleaner fish
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
some species are popular in aquariums
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
affects population dynamics of prey species
threatened by habitat destruction. |