Muraena maculata

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varies by region
dark brown
spotted
brown with darker spots
gptkbp:common_name spotted moray eel
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:eye_color gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:family gptkb:Muraenidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin extends along back
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
overfishing
spearfishing
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ambush predator
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoing research for biodiversity.
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Muraena
gptkbp:habitat shallow waters
marine environments
Indo-Pacific region
reefs
deeper waters
rocky crevices
gptkbp:headcount protrusible jaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Muraena maculata
gptkbp:interacts_with occasionally fished
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:local_names morena manchada
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anguilliformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Muraena_helena
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:species limited
external gills
gptkbp:speed undulating motion
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tank_mates larger fish species
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on moderate
requires large tank
gptkbp:year 1758
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Muraena_lentiginosa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5