Rectangle Triggerfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:triggerfish
gptkb:Triggerfish
gptkbp:behavior territorial
may form loose groups.
gptkbp:body_style compressed body
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
brightly colored
different from adults
yellow with blue spots
distinctive color pattern
can change color when threatened
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Rectangle_Triggerfish
gptkb:Queen_Triggerfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine art
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:egg_color lays eggs in nests
gptkbp:family gptkb:Balistidae
gptkbp:fins long pectoral fins
dorsal fin spines
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
targeted for aquarium trade
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazes on algae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Balistes
gptkbp:habitat up to 50 meters
coral reefs
reef-associated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rectangle Triggerfish
gptkbp:interacts_with popular in aquariums
gptkbp:length 60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:mimicry mimics other species
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
larger fish
gptkbp:recreation often swims near the bottom
gptkbp:related_species other triggerfish species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scales rough scales
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Balistes_vetula
gptkbp:size medium-sized fish
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Balistes_vetula
not commonly farmed
gptkbp:speed slow swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasses
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
can be aggressive
requires varied diet
gptkbp:wildlife important for reef health