Mandarin fish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:application used in ecological studies
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in the aquarium trade
requires specific tank conditions
highly sought after by hobbyists
often hides among rocks and corals
requires small food items
gptkbp:aroma produces pheromones
gptkbp:average_temperature prefers warm waters
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:biodiversity part of diverse marine ecosystems
gptkbp:body_shape elongated and flattened
gptkbp:breeding_behavior benthic spawning
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in tropical waters
gptkbp:captive_breeding challenging but possible
increasingly practiced.
gptkbp:color during stress or aggression
vibrant orange and blue
gptkbp:color_scheme irregular spots and stripes
gptkbp:color_variation various color morphs
gptkbp:coloration camouflage and mating display
attracting mates
to blend with surroundings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Mandarin_dragonet
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations in the wild
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in aquascaping
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution Western Pacific Ocean
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives sensitive to water quality changes
gptkbp:eye_color large and protruding
gptkbp:family gptkb:Callionymidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
spiny and soft rays
gptkbp:fish_species being bred in captivity
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging on substrate
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 30 gallons recommended
gptkbp:gills small gill openings
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_range up to 50 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mandarin fish
gptkbp:larval_stage complex life cycle
planktonic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names various in different cultures
gptkbp:notable_work important for biodiversity studies
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other dragonets
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for coloration and behavior
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Synchiropus_splendidus
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior can be aggressive towards own kind
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:speed slow and graceful
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner shrimp
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species recommended
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_quality requires high water quality
gptkbp:wildlife important for species survival
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sweet_and_Sour_Mandarin_Fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6