Genus Amphiprion

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:adaptation Mucus coating for protection
gptkbp:adaptations Territorial behavior
gptkbp:adult_plumage Settles in anemones
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:behavior Social
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:Family_Pomacentridae
gptkbp:biodiversity Over 30 recognized species
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Form pairs for breeding
gptkbp:categories Part of subfamily Amphiprioninae
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Adapt to changing temperatures
gptkbp:color_variation Varies by species
Depends on environment
gptkbp:coloration Camouflage and signaling
Bright orange with black bands
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:clowns
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in media
gptkbp:diet Omnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role Important for reef ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_laying Lay eggs on flat surfaces
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:fish_species Cultured for aquarium trade
gptkbp:fishing_impact Sustainable fishing practices recommended
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil record known
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High genetic diversity
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
gptkbp:habitat_preference Shallow waters
Anemone presence required
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Genus Amphiprion
gptkbp:human_interaction Popular in marine aquariums
gptkbp:issues Not all are true clownfish.
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system Monogamous
gptkbp:migration Limited migration
gptkbp:parent Male guards the eggs
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Studied for symbiotic relationships
gptkbp:research_importance Model organism for studies
gptkbp:size Up to 4.3 inches (11 cm) in length
gptkbp:social_learning Learn from conspecifics
gptkbp:social_structure Hierarchical groups
One dominant female
gptkbp:species gptkb:Amphiprion_leucokranos
gptkb:Amphiprion_polymnus
gptkb:Amphiprion_ocellaris
gptkb:Amphiprion_akindynos
gptkb:Amphiprion_clarkii
gptkb:Amphiprion_frenatus
gptkb:Amphiprion_percula
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Sea_anemones
Protection from predators
Access to food scraps
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Overfishing
Habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Clownfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4