Labroides pectoralis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Labroides
gptkbp:adult_plumage different coloration than adults
gptkbp:behavior cleaning symbiosis
forms small groups.
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
brightly colored
during mating season
striped pattern
changes color with age
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Cleaner_wrasse
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by conservation groups
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet ectoparasites
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:family gptkb:Labridae
gptkbp:fins long pectoral fins
gptkbp:first_described_by Cuvier, 1830
gptkbp:foraging_behavior removes parasites
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Labroides
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Labroides pectoralis
gptkbp:interacts_with generally harmless
gptkbp:is_essential_for ecological role in reef health
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names various regional names
gptkbp:maintenance attracts fish to cleaning stations
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:mimicry mimics other species
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other wrasses
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research subject of ecological studies
gptkbp:research_focus studied for symbiotic relationships
gptkbp:size up to 12 cm
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs
gptkbp:species limited aquaculture potential
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships various fish species
with larger fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends cleaning stations
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on popular in the aquarium trade