Raccoon Butterflyfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade can be aggressive towards similar species
requires reef tank
gptkbp:behavior schooling
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior spawns in groups
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in tropical waters
gptkbp:color_scheme black mask over eyes
gptkbp:color_variation varies by region
gptkbp:coloration yellow and black
changes with age
adapted to reef environments
camouflage among corals
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Raccoon_Butterflyfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in marine aquariums
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:family gptkb:Chaetodontidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_impact not heavily fished
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages among corals
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
nearshore areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers clear waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Raccoon Butterflyfish
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
undergoes metamorphosis
gptkbp:length 15 cm
up to 20 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements in search of food
gptkbp:mimicry mimics other species for protection
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other butterflyfish species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Chaetodon_lunula
gptkbp:social_behavior forms loose aggregations.
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs
gptkbp:speed slow and graceful
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasses
anemones
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Butterflyfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6