Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Batoidea
gptkb:Stingray |
| gptkbp:behavior |
Generally solitary
Benthic and often buried in sand |
| gptkbp:body_style |
Flattened and disc-like
Used for defense and hunting |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Varies by species and location
|
| gptkbp:color |
Can change color to blend with surroundings
Usually brown or gray |
| gptkbp:common_name |
Numbfish
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Protected in some regions
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Varies by species
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Used in traditional medicine in some cultures
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| gptkbp:diet |
Benthic invertebrates
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| gptkbp:distribution |
Tropical and subtropical waters
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Controls benthic invertebrate populations
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| gptkbp:electrification |
Can deliver a shock up to 200 volts
Can incapacitate prey |
| gptkbp:family |
Narcinidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
Pectoral fins are large and wing-like
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Caught using nets and traps
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| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Ancestors date back to the Cretaceous period
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| gptkbp:function |
Used for navigation and communication
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Marine environments
Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms Coastal waters and estuaries |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
Smooth and often covered in mucus
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Electric ray
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
Occasionally caught for food
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 15 years in captivity
|
| gptkbp:location |
Located in the head region
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| gptkbp:migration |
Some species may migrate seasonally
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| gptkbp:movement |
Uses pectoral fins to glide
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| gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish and sharks
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| gptkbp:regulatory_body |
Composed of specialized cells called electrocytes
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
Torpedo rays
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
Skates and rays
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous or viviparous
|
| gptkbp:research |
Studied for bioelectricity
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Important for studies on bioelectricity and neurology
|
| gptkbp:size |
Up to 2.5 meters
Size varies by species |
| gptkbp:species |
Over 30 recognized species
Narcine brasiliensis Some species are considered vulnerable. |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
May host parasites
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| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss and fishing pressure
Bycatch in commercial fishing |
| gptkbp:traded_on |
Commonly displayed in public aquariums
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
Ambush predators
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| gptkbp:youth_programs |
Embryos develop in egg cases or within the mother
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