Moon Wrasse

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thalassoma_lunare
gptkbp:activities diurnal
gptkbp:adult_plumage different coloration than adults
gptkbp:age reaches maturity at 2-3 years
gptkbp:aroma uses scent to communicate
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical waters
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color varies by region
can change color based on mood
bright blue and green
changes during stress
vibrant during mating season
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Moon_Wrasse
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by marine organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:depth 1 to 30 meters
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:family gptkb:Labridae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages among rocks and corals
gptkbp:fossil_record notable in paleontology
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Moon Wrasse
gptkbp:interacts_with popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names various names in different languages
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic other fish
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other wrasses
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Thalassoma_lunare
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
not commonly farmed
gptkbp:speed fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasse
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species recommended
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
requires varied diet