Manila Pufferfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arothron_manilensis
gptkbp:adaptation Inflation as defense
gptkbp:average_temperature Tropical temperatures
gptkbp:behavior Solitary
gptkbp:body_style Rounded body
gptkbp:breeding_season Varies by region
gptkbp:color Camouflage
Different morphs exist
Varies from brown to green
Can change color when threatened
Dependent on environment
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Manila_Pufferfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in traditional dishes
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
Crustaceans and mollusks
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:Transparent
gptkbp:environmental_impact Contains tetrodotoxin
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal and anal fins present
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Overfishing
Protected in some areas
Traps and nets
Population decline in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Forages on the sea floor
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Requires large tanks
gptkbp:growth_rate Moderate
gptkbp:habitat Marine environments
Shallow waters
Coastal waters
Not widely practiced
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Manila Pufferfish
gptkbp:interacts_with Caution advised due to toxicity
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Various in local languages
gptkbp:notable_feature Ability to inflate
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Tetraodon species
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_areas Toxicology and ecology
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for toxin properties
gptkbp:scales Scaleless skin
gptkbp:scientific_name Tetraodon biocellatus
gptkbp:size Up to 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure Non-social
gptkbp:species Not commonly farmed
Four gills
gptkbp:sugar_content Brackish to marine
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With certain algae
gptkbp:symptoms Nausea and paralysis
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Requires brackish water
Aggressive towards tank mates
Meaty foods and pellets
gptkbp:venomous gptkb:battle
gptkbp:wildlife Pollution and coastal development