Epinephelus itajara

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Goliath_grouper
gptkb:Epinephelidae
gptkb:Serranidae
gptkbp:age 5 to 7 years
gptkbp:aroma highly developed
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:color greenish-brown
depends on habitat
during mating season
dark spots on body
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Goliath_grouper
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
implemented in several countries
increasing among communities
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:depth 1 to 50 meters
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Western Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color 1.2 mm
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serranidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus_1758
gptkbp:fishing_regulations hook and line
popular target species
high in some regions
significant decline in populations
necessary for sustainability
critical for livelihoods
size limits in some regions
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low due to overfishing
gptkbp:genus Epinephelus
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
reefs and wrecks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Epinephelus itajara
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishing
gptkbp:larval_stage several weeks
ocean currents influence
gptkbp:length 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Jewfish
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:notable_work important for biodiversity studies
gptkbp:predators larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Epinephelus_marginatus
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research ongoing studies on population dynamics
gptkbp:research_interest ecological studies
gptkbp:size 1.2 meters
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:species low
complex gill rakers
gptkbp:speed moderate
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on limited due to size
gptkbp:values high
gptkbp:wildlife coastal development
important for population recovery
due to habitat degradation
critical for survival.