Rectangular Triggerfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rhinecanthus_rectangulus
gptkbp:adaptation strong jaws
gptkbp:behavior territorial
may form pairs during breeding.
gptkbp:body_style compressed body
gptkbp:breeding_season seasonal spawner
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
brightly colored
during mating season
yellow with blue spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Rectangular_Triggerfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in aquariums
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:egg_color spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:family gptkb:Balistidae
gptkbp:fins spiny dorsal fin
dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazes on algae
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rectangular Triggerfish
gptkbp:length 75 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names various regional names
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:related_species other triggerfish species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Balistes_rectangularis
gptkbp:senses good vision
gptkbp:size around 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species not commonly farmed
external gills
gptkbp:speed slow swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:tank_mates not suitable with aggressive species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
algae and pellets
gptkbp:young fry