Reef triggerfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
gptkb:Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
gptkb:Humuhumunukunukuāpua'a
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to reef environments
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_style compressed body
gptkbp:color brightly colored
depends on species
different from adults
can change color when stressed
blue, yellow, and black
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Reef_triggerfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:controls excellent vision underwater
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism locking into crevices
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role important for reef health
gptkbp:egg_color on coral substrates
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Balistidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are long
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing in some areas
spearfishing and netting
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging on benthic invertebrates
gptkbp:fossil_record ancestors date back millions of years
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Rhinecanthus
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
1 to 30 meters
challenging but possible
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reef triggerfish
gptkbp:interacts_with can be aggressive if threatened
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements observed
gptkbp:notable_performance can produce sounds for communication
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Rhinecanthus_verrucosus
gptkb:Rhinecanthus_aculeatus
gptkb:Rhinecanthus_rectangulus
gptkbp:predators larger fish
sharks and larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scales rough and spiny scales
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species demersal gills
limited but explored
gptkbp:speed agile swimmers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasses
often found with shrimp
gptkbp:tank_mates should be chosen carefully
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend nesting sites
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tanks
popular species