Octopus macropus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:anatomy well-developed eyes
gptkbp:aquarium_trade common in public aquariums
gptkbp:arm_regeneration can regenerate lost arms
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:body_shape soft-bodied
gptkbp:class gptkb:Cercopithecidae
gptkbp:color varies from brown to reddish
for communication and camouflage
gptkbp:color_scheme dynamic and variable
gptkbp:coloration to blend in with surroundings
hard and sharp
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore and cuisine
gptkbp:defense_mechanism ink release
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:egg_laying hundreds of eggs
gptkbp:egg_size female guards eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Octopodidae
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_regulations traps and nets
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genus gptkb:squid
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_preference rocky reefs
gptkbp:habitat_range up to 200 meters
Indian and Pacific Oceans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Octopus macropus
gptkbp:human_interaction limited to mating and mothering
gptkbp:intelligence highly intelligent
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 1 to 2 years
gptkbp:mimicry can mimic other marine animals
gptkbp:movement jet propulsion
gptkbp:notable_features eight arms with suckers
gptkbp:order gptkb:Octopoda
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:mollusks
gptkbp:predators larger fish and marine mammals
gptkbp:reproduction sexual
gptkbp:research used in neurological studies
gptkbp:research_interest studied for intelligence and behavior
gptkbp:senses touch and taste through suckers
gptkbp:size up to 1 meter in length
gptkbp:social_behavior generally solitary
gptkbp:stealth_features excellent
gptkbp:strategic_importance fished for food
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and overfishing
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and climate change
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Octopodidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6