Manta C

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Ray
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in aquariums
gptkbp:artistic_vision depicted in various art forms
gptkbp:behavior filter feeder
gptkbp:body_shape flattened body
gptkbp:breathability surface breathing
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:captive_breeding not commonly bred in captivity
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:coloration dark blue or black
gptkbp:communication body language
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
WWF, IUCN
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of ocean conservation
gptkbp:diet plankton
gptkbp:ecological_role keystone species
gptkbp:educational_programs marine education programs
gptkbp:fins single dorsal fin
large pectoral fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations catch limits
bycatch issues
gptkbp:foraging_behavior filter feeding near the surface
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil record
gptkbp:funding grants for conservation research
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:gestation_period up to 12 months
gptkbp:gills five pairs
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:habitat_preference clean, warm waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Manta C
gptkbp:human_interaction diving tourism
often seen with other species
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration patterns
known migration routes
gptkbp:photography popular subject for underwater photography
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness conservation campaigns
gptkbp:related_species Manta alfredi
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research behavioral studies
gptkbp:research_importance ecological role
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Manta_birostris
gptkbp:senses excellent vision
gptkbp:size up to 7 meters
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in groups
gptkbp:speed up to 24 km/h
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:tail_type long and slender tail
gptkbp:threats fishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:tourism_impact positive economic impact
gptkbp:weight up to 1,400 kg
gptkbp:young live birth of 1-2 pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Opel_Manta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7