Statements (105)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Barracuda
gptkb:Barracuda |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
fast and agile swimmer
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in small groups
Solitary or in small groups |
| gptkbp:body_style |
Elongated and streamlined
elongated and streamlined |
| gptkbp:catch_rate |
traps and nets
|
| gptkbp:color |
silver with dark spots
Juveniles have different coloration camouflaged for hunting Camouflaged for hunting Silver with dark vertical stripes |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Barracuda
gptkb:barracuda |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitored by fisheries management
Monitored by fisheries management. |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cuisine |
Considered good for eating
edible but can contain toxins |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Featured in various cuisines
featured in fishing lore |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
carnivorous |
| gptkbp:distribution |
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Western Atlantic Ocean |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
keystone species
Top predator in marine ecosystems |
| gptkbp:education |
Juveniles may school together
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
sensitive to water temperature changes
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Sphyraenidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
long dorsal and anal fins
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Varies by region
Sport and commercial fishing subject to local regulations overfishing concerns in some areas Popular among sport fishermen Can impact local fish populations Subject to local fishing regulations popular among sport fishermen Important for local economies requires skill and knowledge Caught with nets and lines Catch using lures or live bait Difficult to catch due to speed Spearfishing and trolling line fishing and spearfishing year-round in warm waters |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Sphyraena
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Up to 100 feet
Tropical and subtropical oceans up to 100 feet tropical and subtropical oceans coral reefs and mangroves Coral reefs and mangroves |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Great barracuda
|
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
ambush predator
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
planktonic
Pelagic |
| gptkbp:length |
Up to 6.5 feet
up to 6.5 feet |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 14 years
up to 14 years |
| gptkbp:local_names |
varies by region
Known as 'barracuda' in many regions |
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal movements
Seasonally migratory |
| gptkbp:mouth |
Sharp and fang-like
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Perciformes
|
| gptkbp:origin |
top predator
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish and sharks
larger fish and sharks Feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates |
| gptkbp:related_species |
other barracuda species
Other barracuda species |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
oviparous |
| gptkbp:research |
important for marine biology studies
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
Studied for ecological impact
studied for ecological role |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Sphyraena_barracuda
|
| gptkbp:sights |
excellent vision
|
| gptkbp:size |
Around 3 feet
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
territorial
Generally solitary |
| gptkbp:species |
not commonly farmed
5 pairs of gills Limited aquaculture development |
| gptkbp:speed |
Up to 36 mph
up to 36 mph |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
none known
May associate with other fish species |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Can be aggressive towards divers
|
| gptkbp:threats |
Overfishing and habitat loss
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
requires large tank
Common in public aquariums |
| gptkbp:venomous |
gptkb:battle
Non-venomous |
| gptkbp:vision |
Excellent vision
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 100 pounds
Up to 100 pounds |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Ambush predator
affects fish populations |