Kuda seahorse

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:average_temperature prefers warmer waters
gptkbp:behavior slow swimmers
gptkbp:body_style bony plates instead of scales
elongated body with a horse-like head
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in tropical regions
gptkbp:color varies from yellow to brown to gray
can change for camouflage
can include orange and black
changes color for communication and camouflage
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
monitored by conservation organizations
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of love and fidelity
gptkbp:diet small crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role important for marine biodiversity
gptkbp:egg_color up to 2000 eggs per brood
gptkbp:environmental_impact indicator species for marine health
vulnerable to changing ocean conditions
gptkbp:family gptkb:Syngnathidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin for propulsion
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing affects populations
caught using nets and traps
important for local economies in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior feeds by sucking in prey with snout
gptkbp:function male pouch protects developing young
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity in some populations
gptkbp:habitat shallow coastal waters
seagrass beds and coral reefs
gptkbp:has_feature male carries young in a pouch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kuda seahorse
gptkbp:lifespan 1 to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names known as 'kuda laut' in Malay
gptkbp:mating_system elaborate courtship rituals
gptkbp:migration limited migration, mostly sedentary
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness for conservation efforts
gptkbp:related_species closely related to pipefish.
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research subject of marine biology studies
gptkbp:research_interest studied for unique reproductive methods
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Hippocampus_kuda
gptkbp:size up to 15 cm
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs
gptkbp:species efforts to breed in captivity
small gills for respiration
gptkbp:speed upright swimming position
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships often found with clownfish
with algae and corals
gptkbp:tail_type prehensile tail for grasping
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and fishing pressure
gptkbp:traded_on requires specific water conditions
popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight for spotting prey
gptkbp:wildlife coral reef destruction impacts populations
gptkbp:young hatch as miniature adults
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hippocampus_kuda
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5