Giant moray

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gymnothorax_javanicus
gptkbp:average_temperature Tropical waters
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
Generally solitary
gptkbp:body_style Elongated and snake-like
gptkbp:breathability Breathe through gills
gptkbp:color Camouflage
Can vary by region
Can change color slightly when stressed
Brown or green with spots
Helps in hunting and hiding
gptkbp:common_name Giant moray eel
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Initiatives to protect coral reefs.
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation Often depicted in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore and mythology
gptkbp:depth 1 to 50 meters
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator of smaller fish
gptkbp:family gptkb:Muraenidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin extends along the back
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Protected in some areas
Caught using traps and nets
Can affect local fish populations
Threatened by overfishing
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Gymnothorax
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Not widely successful
gptkbp:has_skin Smooth and slimy
gptkbp:headcount Protruding jaws for catching prey
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant moray
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
gptkbp:interacts_with Can be aggressive if threatened
gptkbp:length 3.7 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 30 years
gptkbp:local_names Various names in different cultures
gptkbp:migration Sedentary but may move between reefs
gptkbp:mouth Sharp and pointed
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species Other moray eels
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Gymnothorax_javanicus
gptkbp:senses Good sense of smell
gptkbp:sights Poor eyesight but good at detecting movement
gptkbp:species Not commonly farmed
Located under the head
gptkbp:speed Curious but can be defensive
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Cleaner_wrasses
gptkbp:traded_on Popular in marine aquariums
Requires large tanks and specific conditions
gptkbp:wildlife Coral reef destruction