Moray eels

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf zoo
gptkbp:adaptation Flexible jaws
gptkbp:aroma Open mouths for water flow
gptkbp:behavior Nocturnal
gptkbp:bodyStyle Long and snake-like
gptkbp:classification Muraenidae_family
gptkbp:colors Various colors
Warning coloration
Blending with surroundings
Brown, green, yellow
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Moray
gptkbp:communityEvents Generally solitary
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivore
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:family Muraenidae
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Green_moray_eel
Spotted moray eel
gptkbp:famousPerson gptkb:Jacques_Cousteau
gptkbp:fauna Streamlined body
Conger eels
gptkbp:fishSpecies Overfishing concerns
Protected in some areas
Traps and nets
Spearfishing
Located under the skin
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Feeding on fish and crustaceans
gptkbp:habitat Coral reefs
Rocky_crevices
gptkbp:healthcare Popular in marine aquariums
Requires large tanks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Moray eels
gptkbp:interactsWith Curious but cautious
Can be aggressive if threatened
gptkbp:larvalStage Leptocephalus
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 30 years
gptkbp:mouth Sharp and pointed
gptkbp:movement Undulating movement
gptkbp:notable_feature Lack of pectoral fins
gptkbp:notableFeature Great Barrier Reef
gptkbp:notableFilm Blue Planet
gptkbp:predators Sharks
Octopus
Lionfish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus Marine biology studies
gptkbp:role Ecosystem predator
gptkbp:senses Good sense of smell
gptkbp:size Up to 13 feet
gptkbp:skin Mucous-covered
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Varies by species
Marine protected areas
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships Cleaner fish
gptkbp:symptoms Hiding behavior
gptkbp:tactics Camouflage
gptkbp:technique Buccal pumping
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife Open ocean
Ambush predator