Epinephelus morio

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Epinephelidae
gptkb:Serranidae
gptkb:Red_grouper
gptkbp:adult_plumage different from adults
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style robust and elongated
gptkbp:color during mating season
regional differences
brown to reddish with lighter spots
gptkbp:common_name red grouper
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring programs
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling and frying
popular in Caribbean dishes
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local cuisines
gptkbp:depth up to 50 meters
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Western Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role keystone species in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by ocean temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serranidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin continuous
gptkbp:fishing_regulations bottom fishing
overfishing concerns
hook and line
important to local economies
traps and nets
monitored by fisheries agencies
subject to quotas in some areas
implemented in some areas
gptkbp:flavor mild and flaky
gptkbp:genetic_diversity ongoing research
gptkbp:genus Epinephelus
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
rocky reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Epinephelus morio
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishery
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
depends on environmental conditions
gptkbp:length 1.2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:market grouper
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:nesting spring to summer
gptkbp:origin gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:predators larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Epinephelus_itajara
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research important for understanding grouper ecology
gptkbp:research_focus sustainable fishing practices
studied for population dynamics
gptkbp:scales large and rough
gptkbp:size around 50 cm
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:species cultured in some regions
part of a larger group of groupers.
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:traded_on not commonly kept
gptkbp:tradition featured in local festivals
gptkbp:values high in seafood markets
gptkbp:wildlife due to coastal development
efforts underway in some areas