Moray Eels

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Clownfish
gptkbp:adaptation Excellent swimmers
Adapted to marine life
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
Generally solitary
gptkbp:body_style Long and snake-like
gptkbp:breathability Open mouths for water flow
gptkbp:breeding_season Variable by species
gptkbp:color Various colors
Warning coloration
Yellow, green, brown
gptkbp:common_name Moray eel, Muraena
gptkbp:conservation_status Least concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecosystem Top predators in their habitat
gptkbp:family gptkb:Muraenidae
gptkbp:fins Reduced dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Ecosystem balance
Overfishing concerns
Protected in some areas
Sustainable practices encouraged
Traps and nets
Spearfishing
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Up to 200 meters
Rocky crevices
Limited success in aquariums
gptkbp:has_skin Mucous-covered
gptkbp:headcount Highly flexible jaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Moray Eels
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predator
gptkbp:interacts_with Occasional bites when provoked
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Leptocephalus
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 30 years
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:island
gptkbp:mouth Sharp and pointed
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Green_moray_eel
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Conger_eels
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Marine biology studies
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Family_Muraenidae
gptkb:Phylum_Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Anguilliformes
gptkbp:senses Good sense of smell
gptkbp:size Up to 13 feet
gptkbp:social_structure Non-social species
gptkbp:species Located under the skin
Over 200 species known
gptkbp:stealth_features Blend with surroundings
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Cleaner fish
gptkbp:symptoms Hiding behavior
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defend their dens
gptkbp:threats Habitat destruction
gptkbp:traded_on Popular in aquariums
Requires large tanks