Palette Surgeonfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:adaptation Schooling for protection
gptkbp:behavior Social fish
gptkbp:body_style Laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season Year-round in tropical waters
gptkbp:color Blue and yellow
Different color morphs exist
Camouflage and warning
Juveniles are different in color
Striking color pattern
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Palette_Surgeonfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in media and films
gptkbp:diet gptkb:dinosaur
gptkb:product
Algae and plant matter
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sensitive to water temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Overfishing concerns
Caught by nets and traps
gptkbp:fossil_record Fossils date back millions of years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High genetic variability
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
1 to 60 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Palette Surgeonfish
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 30 years
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations observed
gptkbp:mimicry Mimics other species
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Surgeonfish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scales Ctenoid scales
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Paracanthurus_hepatus
gptkbp:social_structure Forms schools
gptkbp:species Cultured in some regions
Modified gills for feeding
gptkbp:speed Fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Cleaner fish
Often found with clownfish.
gptkbp:tail_type Forked tail
gptkbp:tank_mates Compatible with other reef fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory
gptkbp:traded_on Popular in aquariums
Requires large tanks
Can be territorial in captivity