Knysna seahorse

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Knysna
gptkbp:analyzes data scarcity
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:body_style elongated
bony plates
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
courtship displays
gptkbp:climate limited adaptability
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
highly variable
varies from yellow to brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine conservation NG Os
gptkbp:conservation_status Endangered
habitat restoration
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:diet small crustaceans
gptkbp:ecological_role prey for larger fish
biodiversity indicator
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing
catch limits
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity
gptkbp:habitat seagrass beds
estuarine waters
limited to specific estuaries
gptkbp:has_role produces eggs
carries young
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Knysna seahorse
gptkbp:is_monitored_by population assessments
gptkbp:is_protected_by South African law
gptkbp:lifespan 1 to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Knysna_seahorse
gptkbp:location gptkb:Knysna,_South_Africa
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators larger fish species
gptkbp:public_awareness education programs
gptkbp:related_species other seahorse species
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_areas marine biology departments
gptkbp:research_focus conservation efforts
indicator species
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Hippocampus_capensis
gptkbp:size up to 15 cm
gptkbp:species limited success
small gills
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
with algae
gptkbp:tail_type grasping
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
fishing practices
gptkbp:tourist_attraction eco-tourism opportunities
gptkbp:traded_on popular in aquariums
gptkbp:wildlife marine protected areas