Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:anatomy |
Used for defense and hunting
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| gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
Commonly displayed in public aquariums
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Benthic and often buried in sand
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| gptkbp:biodiversity |
Over 30 recognized species
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| gptkbp:body_shape |
Flattened and disc-like
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Varies by species and location
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| gptkbp:coloration |
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:electric_organ_function |
Used for navigation and communication
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| gptkbp:electric_organ_location |
Located in the head region
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| gptkbp:electric_organ_structure |
Composed of specialized cells called electrocytes
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| gptkbp:electric_shock |
Can deliver a shock up to 200 volts
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| gptkbp:electric_shock_effect |
Can incapacitate prey
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| gptkbp:family |
Narcinidae
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| gptkbp:fins |
Pectoral fins are large and wing-like
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| 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:habitat |
Marine environments
Coastal waters and estuaries |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms
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| gptkbp:has_skin |
Smooth and often covered in mucus
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Electric ray
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Occasionally caught for food
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 15 years in captivity
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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:related_species |
Torpedo rays
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| gptkbp:related_to |
Skates and rays
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous or viviparous
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| gptkbp:research |
Studied for bioelectricity
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
Important for studies on bioelectricity and neurology
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| gptkbp:size |
Up to 2.5 meters
Size varies by species |
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
Generally solitary
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| gptkbp:species |
Narcine brasiliensis
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| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
May host parasites
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| gptkbp:threatened_species |
Some species are considered vulnerable.
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| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss and fishing pressure
Bycatch in commercial fishing |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Ambush predators
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| gptkbp:youth_development |
Embryos develop in egg cases or within the mother
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Batoidea
gptkb:Stingray |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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