Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Ray
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| gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
Common in aquariums
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Social species
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| gptkbp:breeding_range |
Every 2-3 years
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Variable by region
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
Affected by ocean warming
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| gptkbp:color |
Dark blue to black
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| gptkbp:coloration |
Countershading
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Protected in many countries
WWF and others |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Vulnerable
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of ocean conservation
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| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:Plankton
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Keystone species
Plankton control |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Mobulidae
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| gptkbp:fins |
Pectoral fins
Large and triangular |
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
1793
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| gptkbp:fishing_impact |
Declining populations
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| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Bans on capture in some areas
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| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Ancient relatives exist
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| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
High genetic variability
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| gptkbp:gills |
Five pairs of gills
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Tropical and subtropical oceans
Coral reefs and open ocean |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Manta B
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Diving tourism
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 50 years
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
Courtship displays
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| gptkbp:migration |
Up to 1,000 km
Food availability Seasonal migration patterns |
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:Sharks
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
Educational programs
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| gptkbp:range |
Worldwide distribution
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| gptkbp:related_species |
Related to devil rays
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Ovoviviparous
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| gptkbp:research |
Studied for behavior and ecology
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
Indicator species for ocean health
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Manta_birostris
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| gptkbp:senses |
Good vision and electroreception
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| gptkbp:size |
Up to 7 meters
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| gptkbp:social_behavior |
Cooperative feeding
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Live in groups
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| gptkbp:speed |
Up to 24 km/h
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
With cleaner fish
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| gptkbp:threats |
Bycatch and habitat loss
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| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
Economic benefits for local communities
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| gptkbp:ventral_surface |
White or light-colored
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| gptkbp:vocalization |
Communicate through sounds
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| gptkbp:weight |
Up to 1,500 kg
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Marine protected areas
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| gptkbp:young |
Born live
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Opel_Manta
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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