Hemiscyllium strahani

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:family_Hemiscylliidae
gptkbp:activities benthic
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style elongated
cartilaginous skeleton
gptkbp:breathability gills
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in tropical regions
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
brown with dark spots
chromatophores
can change color slightly
adapted for hiding from predators
variation based on environment
gptkbp:common_name Strahan's bamboo shark
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
not currently endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance not culturally significant
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:ecological_role predator of small invertebrates
gptkbp:ecosystem demersal
gptkbp:egg_color lays eggs in sandy substrates
gptkbp:family gptkb:Hemiscylliidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin is small
pectoral and pelvic fins are large
gptkbp:fishing_regulations impacted by local fishing practices
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages on the sea floor
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hemiscyllium
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
marine environments
shallow coastal waters
rarely bred in captivity
prefers shallow waters
gptkbp:has_authority_over Whitley, 1939
gptkbp:has_skin smooth skin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hemiscyllium strahani
gptkbp:interacts_with generally harmless
gptkbp:length up to 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan up to 25 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names none widely known
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:notable_work important for ecosystem balance
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Hemiscyllium_ocellatum
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:size around 0.5 meters
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:species limited potential
five pairs of gill slits
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tail_type long and slender tail
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on popular among aquarists
requires stable water conditions
requires ample hiding spots
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and overfishing