Ostracion

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ostracion_solorensis
gptkb:Ostracion_whitleyi
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:family_Ostraciidae
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Boxfish
gptkb:Cowfish
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
seagrass beds
sandy bottoms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ostracion
gptkbp:is_characterized_by bright coloration
boxy shape
hard outer shell
small fins
gptkbp:is_found_in tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:is_known_for be affected by climate change
be a subject of conservation efforts
form small groups
have a varied diet
exhibit sexual dimorphism
be territorial
use camouflage
have a unique mating ritual
be affected by pollution
be featured in documentaries
defensive toxins
require specific water conditions
be a part of folklore in some cultures
be a part of marine biodiversity.
be a part of the food web
be a source of inspiration in art
be a subject of aquarist interest
be affected by habitat loss
be sensitive to water quality
be studied for its ecological role
feed on algae
feed on small invertebrates
have a lifespan of several years
have a slow swimming speed
have a unique skeletal structure
produce a loud sound when threatened
gptkbp:is_part_of marine ecosystems
gptkbp:is_popular_in aquarium trade
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:is_studied_in marine biology
gptkbp:predators sea turtles
larger fish
gptkbp:species gptkb:Ostracion_punctatus
gptkb:Ostracion_cubicus
gptkb:Ostracion_meleagris
gptkb:Ostracion_whitleyi
gptkbp:subject aquaculture research