Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:adult_plumage |
different coloration than adults
|
| gptkbp:application |
studied for toxin properties
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in small groups
|
| gptkbp:body_style |
box-shaped
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
varies by location
spawns in open water |
| gptkbp:color |
varies by individual
yellow with black spots can change color when stressed camouflage in coral reefs can indicate stress levels |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:meleagris_boxfish
gptkb:spotted_boxfish |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitored by marine biologists
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
not currently endangered |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in marine art
|
| gptkbp:diet |
herbivorous
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| gptkbp:distribution |
tropical and subtropical waters
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
herbivore in reef ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
contains toxins in skin
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Ostraciidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
dorsal and anal fins present
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
not targeted commercially
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
grazes on algae
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
notable in paleontology
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
up to 50 meters
coral reefs marine environments |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ostracion meleagris
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
often kept in aquariums
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
planktonic
undergoes metamorphosis |
| gptkbp:length |
30 cm
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
up to 5 years in captivity |
| gptkbp:mimicry |
some mimic other species for protection
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
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| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
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| gptkbp:related_species |
other boxfish species
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
marine biology
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| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
Animalia, Chordata, Actinopterygii
|
| gptkbp:size |
depends on environmental factors
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
territorial
|
| gptkbp:species |
four pairs of gills
limited due to toxicity |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with cleaner shrimp
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
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| gptkbp:traded_on |
not suitable with aggressive species
requires a large tank requires stable water conditions requires varied diet exhibits unique swimming patterns |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
important for biodiversity
|