Hispid Pufferfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arothron_hispidus
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to avoid predators
gptkbp:application studied for potential medical uses
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:body_style globular
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
males display to attract females
gptkbp:color varies from brown to green
distinctive patterns on skin
can change color based on mood
can change color when threatened
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Hispid_Pufferfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in some cuisines
gptkbp:defense_mechanism inflates body when threatened
gptkbp:diet omnivore
zooplankton
crustaceans and mollusks
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:egg_color lay eggs in nests
gptkbp:environmental_impact habitat loss and pollution
contains tetrodotoxin
gptkbp:eye_color bulging eyes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins present
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing concerns
regulated in some areas
caught using nets
assessed for sustainability.
gptkbp:habitat up to 50 meters
coral reefs
marine environments
found in Indo-Pacific region
efforts underway to breed in captivity
gptkbp:has_skin rough and spiny
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hispid Pufferfish
gptkbp:interacts_with limited social interaction
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to ongoing studies on toxin effects
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other Tetraodon species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for toxin properties
gptkbp:scientific_name Tetraodon hispidus
gptkbp:size size varies by habitat
gptkbp:social_structure territorial behavior
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
cultivated in some regions
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain algae
gptkbp:traded_on requires brackish water
requires a varied diet
requires specific tank conditions
not suitable with aggressive fish
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:wildlife important for ecosystem health